Shohei Ohtani Undergoes Successful Surgery for Labrum Tear, Expected to Be Ready for Spring Training

Nov 5, 2024, 11:31 PM

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers' star player, underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. The injury occurred during Game 2 of the World Series on October 26 while sliding into second base. The surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. Despite the severity of the injury, Ohtani is expected to be ready for Spring Training, according to the Dodgers.