Shohei Ohtani's awkward moves, which show his consciousness not to use his left hand or left arm even unconsciously, could continue until next year's spring camp. Experts say that even a dislocated joint requires as careful management as a complete dislocation. As it usually takes six months for a full recovery, he should protect his left arm during next year's spring camp exhibition game.메이저사이트

The Dodgers announced on the 6th (Korea Standard Time) that Ohtani completed the shoulder surgery safely. "The pitching and double player Ohtani successfully completed arthroscopic surgery last month to treat joint cartilage rupture caused by dislocation of the left shoulder (independent of pitching). The surgery was conducted by Dr. Neil Elatrice in Los Angeles," he said in a press release.

Ohtani injured his left shoulder in the second game of the World Series that took place on April 27. As his injury was not significant enough to force him to stop playing in the actual game, he finished the World Series as scheduled. The Dodgers won the World Series title after coming from behind to beat the New York Yankees 7-6 in the fifth game of the World Series on April 31, and Ohtani took the surgery table lightly. The Dodgers believe Ohtani will be able to participate in next year's spring camp.

"Despite his injury, Otani continued to play as a starter from Game 3 to Game 5 of the World Series. During the period, he recorded one hit, one walk, and one run from 11 times at bat. Sometimes, he seemed uncomfortable in swinging, and when he got on base, he held onto his uniform and protected his left shoulder," MLB.com reported. "At the time, Otani injured his left shoulder, but it didn't affect his swing."

"Otani, when he returns to the mound next year, will be able to demonstrate his value as a superstar in both pitching and hitting." Ohtani focused on rehabilitation after elbow surgery in 2024 and did not pitch all season this season. In 2023, his last season as a pitcher, he made 23 starts and recorded 10-5 record with a 3.14 ERA.

Ohtani, a right-handed left-handed hitter, uses his right shoulder more often in pitching and hitting movements. It was fortunate for both himself and the club to have his left shoulder injured. The surgery went well. Still, some predict that it may take some time before he works out in perfect condition.

Japan's Nikkan Sports introduced the opinion of Tetsuya Yamazaki, head of the orthopedic surgery department at Minami Kyosai Hospital in Yokohama on the 6th.

Yamazaki said, "If the dislocation occurs more than once, it may become habitual, so surgery may be performed. Even for the first time, the pain may remain or it may be repeated in the future, so surgery may be performed as a preventive measure. Arthroscopic surgery may have been considered because it is less burdensome on the body and takes less time to recover."

"A dislocation can be considered a milder symptom than dislocation, but it's not true. Both of them instantly lost their joints. In my experience, surgery to repair a broken shoulder joint takes four months to return to sports without restriction and six months to fully recover performance. If it was a matter of pitching, sometimes it takes a year. This surgery is on the opposite side of the shoulder to the pitch, so the surgery will not affect throwing to the right."

However, as a double whammy player, he has something to do besides hitting and running. He is running base. "The most common cases in baseball are diving catch, headfirst sliding, and earring when checking," Yamazaki said. "Even if I join the camp normally, I will exercise by restricting the running base of fielders or the defense of pitchers."