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Shohei Ohtani Avoids Surgery, Expected to Return to Pitching in 2027

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani received encouraging news heading into the offseason, as the two way sensation is not expected to need surgery and is projected to return to the mound during the 2027 MLB season.

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Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 8:30 PM

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Shohei Ohtani will avoid surgery on his knee and biceps and is projected to resume pitching in 2027.
Dodgers executive Andrew Friedman confirmed Ohtani is expected to recover with rest ahead of spring training.
Injuries halted Ohtani's pitching season on July 3, though he still posted a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts.

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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will not require surgery for his knee and biceps injuries and is expected to pitch during the 2027 season. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirmed the news, stating the team anticipates Ohtani recovering through rest and being ready for spring training.

Ohtani's pitching campaign ended prematurely on July 3, 2026, due to physical discomfort. Despite the setback, he hit 30 home runs and posted a 1.79 ERA across 14 starts, and the Dodgers plan to carefully manage his two-way workload moving forward.

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