Shohei Ohtani to Avoid Offseason Surgery, Expected to Pitch in 2027

Los Angeles Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman announced that superstar Shohei Ohtani will not require offseason surgery and is fully expected to return to pitching in the 2027 season. This update came during the team's end-of-season news conference on Wednesday, following the Dodgers' elimination from the postseason.