Shohei Ohtani Injury Update: Dodgers Star Dislocates Shoulder in World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has dislocated his left shoulder and will miss the remainder of the World Series, the team announced on Wednesday.
Ohtani was injured while pitching in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. He was attempting to throw a fastball when he felt a sharp pain in his shoulder.
Ohtani underwent an MRI on Wednesday that confirmed the dislocation. He will undergo surgery to repair the shoulder and is expected to be out for four to six months.
Ohtani's injury is a major blow to the Dodgers, who are now without their best pitcher and hitter.
Ohtani is a two-way star who has been one of the most valuable players in baseball this season. He is 9-2 with a 3.18 ERA on the mound and has hit 46 home runs and driven in 100 runs at the plate.
The Dodgers are now down to just three starting pitchers for the rest of the World Series. They will need to rely on their bullpen and offense to win the series.
The Rays are now favored to win the World Series, according to most oddsmakers.
The Rays have a 3-1 lead in the World Series and are now heavily favored to win the championship. They have a strong pitching staff and a lineup that can score runs.
The Dodgers will need to play their best baseball to come back and win the World Series. They will need to get good performances from their bullpen and offense to have a chance of winning.