Shohei Ohtani has a case as the most spectacular athlete on Earth. His talent is finally on the biggest stage in the baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, but he had to leave Game 2 after suffering a scary injury on a failed stolen base attempt.
With the Dodgers leading 4-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Ohtani tried to steal second base. He was thrown out, and then had to exit the game with a left shoulder injury suffered during his slide.
Ohtani didn’t return, and received an MRI after the game. He suffered a shoulder subluxation, according to the Dodgers. No timeline is known yet for his injury.
Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder subluxation
He will go for an MRI tonight or tomorrow morning, but Roberts said his strength and range of motion were good in some initial postgame tests
“We’re encouraged,” Roberts said
— Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) October 27, 2024
The Dodgers won the game, and have a 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series. Watch the play here:
Ohtani was in pain after the play:
Here’s another look at the play:
Ohtani reportedly said “I popped my shoulder out” after the play:
Here’s a better explanation of what a shoulder subluxation is:
Ohtani became the first 50/50 club member this season when he hit 54 home runs and stole 59 bases. He’s not pitching this season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery, but he’s still a lock to win National League MVP in his first season with the Dodgers.
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