# 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.
- Title: Ohtani health update for 2027 season · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ohtani expects to pitch in 2027 without surgery but Dodgers must plan how to manage his two-way workload for postseason success.