Shohei Ohtani Anticipated to Pitch in 2027, No Offseason Surgery Needed

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Published: 2026-10-22T07:00:00Z
Category: sports
Source: Dodgers News
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Los Angeles Dodgers president Andrew Friedman confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will not require offseason surgery and is expected to return to pitching in the 2027 season. This update is significant for the team and fans, as Ohtani was limited to 14 starts on the mound in 2026 due to injuries, impacting future roster planning.

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