Shohei Ohtani set to pitch in 2027 after injury recovery

Los Angeles Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman announced that Shohei Ohtani will not require surgery for his knee and biceps injuries. Ohtani, who pitched only eight times this season, is expected to heal over the offseason and pitch again next year. Despite struggling at the plate during the playoffs with a.192 batting average, he played in 135 games during the regular season, helping the Dodgers achieve 100 wins. The Dodgers were eliminated from the postseason by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, allowing Ohtani additional time to recover before the 2027 season begins. Friedman expressed confidence in Ohtani's return as a dual-threat player.

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