Shohei Ohtani Returns After Dislocating Shoulder, Goes Hitless as Dodgers Take 3–0 World Series Lead

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani walks to the plate to bat against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series in New York on Oct. 28, 2024. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo

NEW YORK—Shohei Ohtani wasn’t on the team bus from Dodger Stadium to Los Angeles International Airport because he was getting tests Saturday night after partially separating his left shoulder in Game 2 of the World Series.

So the Japanese star reached out in a group chat with fellow Dodgers players to erase any doubts over his status.