The Los Angeles Dodgers won the eighth World Series title in franchise history by defeating the New York Yankees in five games.
Superstar Shohei Ohtani had an incredible regular season, but seemed to struggle a bit in the World Series.
Ohtani signed a 10-year contract with the Dodgers through the 2024 season, and fans were scared when he appeared to injure himself against the Yankees.
He appeared to dislocate his shoulder in Game 2 and it was later announced that he underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum.
Ohtani was recently seen in a sling after surgery, via TMZ Sports.
Shohei Ohtani Rocks Arm Sling After Shoulder Surgery | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/AssiPBmm2V
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) November 8, 2024
The injury occurred while sliding into second base on an attempted steal.
Although he didn’t miss a game, Ohtani could be seen holding his hand while running the bases and eventually needed surgery to repair it.
The Dodgers hope Ohtani is recovered and ready to go to spring training ahead of the 2025 season, which could include his return to the pitcher’s mound.
In his first season with the Dodgers, Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to record a season with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases.
His season stats included a .310 batting average with 54 home runs, 130 RBI, 59 stolen bases, 134 runs scored and a 1.036 OPS.
Ohtani was able to win a World Series in his first year in the organization, and fans hope he can lead the Dodgers to many more championships in the future.
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