Shohei Ohtani faced a challenging finish to his 2026 season due to separate left knee and right biceps injuries that prevented him from carrying out his two-way role with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani did not pitch again after July…
The Los Angeles Dodgers are working to determine how to manage Shohei Ohtani's two-way workload for the 2027 season following an injury-plagued conclusion to 2026. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirmed Ohtani will not require offseason surgery for his knee and biceps issues, clearing the way for him to pitch next year.
Friedman noted that the organization has yet to finalize a specific plan for Ohtani's pitching and hitting duties. He emphasized that the situation is unprecedented, and the team will work closely with the four-time MVP throughout the offseason to maintain his health into October.
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