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Ohtani health update for 2027 season
Ohtani may return to two-way form without surgery but Dodgers unsure how to manage his workload in 2027.
In brief
Ohtani may return to two-way form without surgery but Dodgers unsure how to manage his workload in 2027. Ohtani expects to pitch in 2027 without surgery but Dodgers must plan how to manage his two-way workload for postseason success. Originally reported by Mlb.
Dodgers expect Ohtani healthy by 2027
Dodgers expect Ohtani to be fully healthy by the beginning of the 2027 season.
Ohtani no surgery needed
Ohtani does not need surgery to address right biceps and left knee injuries since at least June.
Ohtani expects to pitch in 2027
Friedman said Ohtani fully expects to pitch in 2027, in line with what Ohtani said after Dodgers season ended.
Uncertainty over two-way season
Friedman admitted uncertainty whether Ohtani can go through full two-way regular season and still be at his best for postseason.
Ohtani's 2026 injury impact
Ohtani hit 30 homers with .889 ops and 1.79 era through 14 starts but injuries began taking toll in midsummer.
Ohtani's postseason performance
Ohtani hit 5-for-26 (.192) with one extra-base hit in NLCS Game 4 after returning from injured list.
Dodgers plan for 2027 season
Dodgers may not start Ohtani in rotation to manage his two-way workload for postseason success.
What it means
Ohtani expects to pitch in 2027 without surgery but Dodgers must plan how to manage his two-way workload for postseason success.
