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“Sometimes the best thing Shohei Ohtani can do is nothing” – Dodgers insider weighs in on 4x MVP’s injury concerns

The Los Angeles Dodgers said that two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not need surgery on his left knee or right arm during their end-of-season news conference on Wednesday.

By Kaushani Chatterjee · Sportskeeda

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:08 AM

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Dodgers insider Doug McKain argued that Shohei Ohtani risks overworking himself by controlling his own schedule.
The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed Ohtani will not need surgery on his left knee or right arm.
The Dodgers expect Ohtani to resume pitching in 2027 after injuries halted his pitching season in July.

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Dodgers insider Doug McKain argued that letting Shohei Ohtani set his own workload contributed to his late-season health issues, suggesting that resting may sometimes be best for the superstar. The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed at their end-of-season news conference that Ohtani will not require surgery on his left knee or right arm, with expectations for him to pitch again in 2027.

Ohtani did not pitch after July 3 due to knee and biceps discomfort, later slumping to 5-for-26 in the postseason as the Dodgers were swept in the NLCS. Despite McKain suggesting a hitting-only role if necessary, Ohtani stated he remains fully determined to continue playing both ways next season.

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