Ohtani Avoids Surgery, Targeting Full Two-Way Return in 2027
Dodgers confirm Ohtani needs no surgery on knee or biceps injuries that limited him in the second half and postseason.
Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirmed Ohtani will not require surgery on either his left knee or biceps. He is expected to be fully healthy by Spring Training 2027. Friedman also confirmed Ohtani will resume a two-way role, though the team has not yet determined what workload limitations he may face. Ohtani stopped pitching after July 3 due to the knee and missed weeks in September due to the biceps issue.
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