Dodgers Expect Ohtani Two-Way Return in 2027
5 sourcesUpdated Oct 31, 20261 min read
The Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani’s knee and arm injuries do not require surgery and can be treated with rest, with the team expecting him to be available in 2027. Ohtani hopes to resume playing both ways, though his injuries curtailed his pitching and coincided with a late-season offensive slump. Former MLB executive Jim Bowden has suggested easing Ohtani back into pitching as a scheduled reliever before considering a return to the starting rotation. Meanwhile, manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani’s commercial and promotional impact has far exceeded the Dodgers’ expectations, making his $700 million contract a bargain from the team’s perspective.
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The contract looks like a bargain when you factor in all the extra business and attention he brings.
Ohtani returning fully in 2027 as a two way player sounds reasonable given the knee and arm issues.
