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Dodgers Manager Gives Shohei Ohtani Injury Update

Los Angeles is currently leading the Yankees 2-0 in the World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts quelled concerns over superstar player Shohei Ohtani, who suffered a partially dislocated shoulder during Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday. Roberts told ESPN’s Karl Ravech that Ohtani is in “a great spot” and will play in Game 3 on Monday. Ohtani hurt his left shoulder sliding and attempting to steal second base in the seventh inning. While Roberts appeared confident the star player avoided serious injury, when spoken to after the game, the official update hinged on Ohtani undergoing further testing. “The strength was great. The range of motion good. So we’re encouraged,” he said following the Dodgers’ 4-2 win against the New York Yankees. Ohtani signed with the team last winter for $700 million and became the first player in league history with 50 home runs and 50 steals in a single season. He is expected to be named the unanimous National League MVP. As for the Dodgers, the team is leading the Yankees 2-0 in the World Series, which is played in a best-of-seven format.