Will Shohei Ohtani play in World Series Game 3? What we know before first pitch vs. the Yankees

This was a SCARY moment, but it looks like Ohtani is OK.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani unfortunately got hurt during Game 2 of the 2024 MLB World Series.

Ohtani left the game after injuring his left shoulder on a failed stolen base attempt at Dodger Stadium before securing a victory against the Yankees on Saturday evening in Los Angeles. This was a nightmare scenario for baseball fans everywhere as Ohtani is the biggest and brightest star in the sport right now.

While it was initially unclear if Ohtani would miss time after the scary moment, there was some optimism from the organization.

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It seemed like Ohtani immediately knew his shoulder popped out on the stolen base attempt, which is unpleasant but not too big of a concern for his availability.

The good news is that Ohtani was cleared to play in Game 3, per Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

Nothing is official until Ohtani is actually listed in the starting lineup, but this is ultimately good news for the Dodgers.

Perhaps he is slightly limited if he is experiencing much pain, but all things considered, it seems like Ohtani has a good range of motion and is ready to contribute for the remainder of the postseason.

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