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Shohei Ohtani reflects on injuries as Dodgers look to 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 12:18 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Shohei Ohtani reflects on injuries as Dodgers look to 2027

Summary

Shohei Ohtani spoke about his injury struggles after the Los Angeles Dodgers' season-ending defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers on October 12, 2026. He expressed uncertainty regarding potential offseason surgery but confirmed plans to pitch again in 2027. Dodgers' president Andrew Friedman commented on the communication regarding Ohtani's health, acknowledging the need for better management. Fans reflect on missed opportunities during the season as they prepare for the World Series without their team.

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Status Watch

•Ohtani faces uncertain offseason regarding potential surgery.
•Dodgers lost 6-4 to Brewers, ending their postseason run.
•Ohtani plans to return to pitching in 2027.
•Friedman noted the importance of better communication around Ohtani's injuries.
•Fans reflect on the team's management of Ohtani's season injuries.

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12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani and what might’ve been

What they're saying

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As the baseball world prepares itself for a low-cost World Series, Dodgers fans might still be looking backwards at what might’ve been. Sonja Chen on MLB.com focuses on how the team managed Shohei Ohtani’s injuries, and what perhaps they might’ve done differently. “I haven’t been able to really come to grip in terms of what […]
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