Ohtani had suffered a shoulder injury during Game 2 on Saturday
There was a moment of concern for Dodgers fans in Game 2 of the World Series when Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury while attempting to steal second base in the seventh inning. However, the latest update from team manager Dave Roberts will bring a sigh of relief for the fans.
According to ESPN, Roberts has confirmed that Ohtani will play on Monday in New York and that the player is “in a great spot”.
“He’s in a great spot. He’s playing tomorrow,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reportedly told ESPN’s Karl Ravech via text.
The injury occurred in the seventh inning when Ohtani slid into second base and landed awkwardly on his left wrist. The incident left fans and players concerned, as Ohtani has been a dominant force for the Angels this season.
Dodgers are leading the World Series 2-0 as they head to New York for Game 3. Jack Flaherty and Yoshinobu Yamamoto were the starting pitchers for the first two games. For Game 3, the Dodgers have announced that Walker Buehler will take the mound.
The right-hander has started two games this postseason, posting 6 runs given up in nine innings pitched.
The decision to start Buehler in Game 3 will make him available to pitch a potential Game 7 against the Yankees, if necessary, the Dodgers said.
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