Shohei Ohtani Will Not Require Surgery This Offseason

Los Angeles Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman confirmed that surgery is not on the table for Shohei Ohtani this offseason. Ohtani expressed dissatisfaction with how his pitching workload concluded after missing mound time in 2026 and the postseason, prompting plans to overhaul his training and treatment programs. The Dodgers remain excited about his anticipated return to the pitching mound for the 2027 campaign despite external media debates.