Following the Los Angeles Dodgers' triumph in the World Series against the New York Yankees, star player Shohei Ohtani has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder. The Dodgers announced on Tuesday that the procedure, which was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, was conducted to repair a labrum tear that resulted from a dislocated shoulder sustained during Game 2 of the series on October 26.

Ohtani, who suffered the shoulder injury while attempting to steal a base in the Dodgers' 4-2 victory, displayed remarkable resilience by continuing to play despite initial concerns that the injury could sideline him for the remainder of the championship series. Although he was active on the field, the injury appeared to impact his performance, as he ended the series with a subpar batting line of 2-for-19, contributing two runs and registering five strikeouts, which limited his effectiveness for the Dodgers during critical moments.

While Ohtani's first postseason experience did not meet his personal expectations—finishing with three home runs, 10 RBIs, and a .230 batting average—his accomplishments during the regular season were nothing short of historic. He amassed 54 home runs, 130 RBIs, 59 stolen bases, and a .310 batting average, leading the Dodgers to secure the best record in Major League Baseball. As he prepares for a return to the mound next season, Ohtani's potential remains immense; he missed the 2024 pitching season due to offseason elbow surgery but made notable progress throughout the year, having thrown off the mound for the first time in August. In his last pitching season in 2023, Ohtani recorded 167 strikeouts, a 3.14 ERA, and a 1.06 WHIP over 23 starts.