The news comes after Ohtani partially dislocated his left shoulder during the seventh inning of Saturday’s Game 2 when he tried to steal second base.
Good news, Dodger fans!Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected to play in Game 3 of the World Series against the Yankees Monday, ESPN reports. RELATED: Dodgers win World Series Game 2; Ohtani leaves early with injury Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani "had a little left shoulder subluxation" and would get image testing either Saturday night or Sunday. In an update Sunday, Roberts said Ohtani was "in a great spot.
"The Dodgers held on for a 402 victory and lead the Series 2-0.The Japanese slugger — and presumptive National League MVP — was 0 for 3 with a walk in the game. He is 1 for 8 in the first two games of the Fall Classic and is batting .260 with three home runs and 10 RBIs in his first postseason in the majors.RELATED: Dodger fans celebrate win with street takeover in East LAThe teams will travel to New York on Sunday, ahead of Game 4. First pitch is scheduled for 5:08 p.m. PT Monday.
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