Earlier this week, we wrote a story about how Shohei Ohtani's recent labrum surgery could delay his return to the mound in 2025. A story in the Los Angeles Times essentially confirms that will be the case.

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani underwent shoulder surgery Tuesday to repair a labrum tear he suffered when he slid attempting to steal second base in Game 2 of the World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury during Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees. Although he played through the injury, it was clear that he was in pain throughout the remainder of the series and that the ailment impacted his ability to swing the bat.