In a turn of events that has Los Angeles Dodgers fans both ecstatic and relieved, superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected to take the field for Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees. This comeback follows an intense Game 2 injury scare that saw Ohtani exit the game clutching his shoulder after an attempted steal. Though initially alarming, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Ohtani’s tests were promising, and the two-way phenom is ready to resume his crucial role as LA pushes to extend its 2-0 series lead.
Dodger Stadium fell eerily silent when Ohtani suffered what Roberts described as a “left shoulder subluxation” in Game 2, after a daring slide into second base. The injury had fans and analysts speculating if Ohtani’s postseason could be over. Fortunately for the Dodgers, his resilience appears unshaken, and his comeback could serve as a defining moment in a series already brimming with drama.
“We’re confident in Shohei’s strength and movement,” Roberts shared in a press conference. “He’s a competitor and told us he’s good to go. This is the World Series—if Shohei says he’s ready, we’re trusting him to get out there and deliver.”
The stakes couldn’t be higher as the Dodgers shift to Yankee Stadium, where the atmosphere promises to be hostile and high-stakes for both teams. Ohtani’s presence at the plate and on the mound has been vital to LA’s success all season, but it’s his leadership that could be the game-changer as the Dodgers look to take command in the Bronx. This season alone, Ohtani became MLB’s first player to join the exclusive 50/50 club—blasting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases—making his impact on both sides of the game unmatched.
Facing the Yankees in their home stadium, Ohtani’s return injects confidence into a Dodgers lineup that has leaned on his versatility and clutch performances all season. The Yankees, led by sluggers Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres, have struggled to contain Ohtani in this series, and his injury might have offered them the break they desperately needed to claw their way back. But now, Ohtani’s resilience sends a powerful message to both dugouts: the Dodgers aren’t here to let up.
Ohtani’s return has set the stage for what could be an epic Game 3, where his mere presence serves as a reminder of the dedication, grit, and greatness needed to reach—and win—the World Series. Dodgers fans are ready to cheer him on as the team battles for its first title since 2020, with Ohtani at the heart of it all.
