Shohei Ohtani needs offseason rest, not surgery, for knee and biceps injuries that led to his worst offensive numbers since he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers. President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman says the injuries were like a game of…
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani requires offseason rest rather than surgery to treat knee and biceps injuries, according to president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. The lingering physical issues hampered Ohtani throughout the year, contributing to his lowest offensive output since joining the Dodgers prior to the 2024 campaign.
Ohtani did not pitch after July 3 and finished the season with 30 home runs. Despite the setbacks, the Dodgers expect the two-way standout to both hit and pitch next season, with team leadership planning to carefully manage his workload heading into the postseason.
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