Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is officially in the lineup for Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees. Ohtani injured his shoulder while trying to steal second base in Game 2 of the World Series on Sunday. The two-time American League MVP was seen in visible pain after going down awkwardly on his shoulder, putting his status for the rest of the series in question
Ohtani’s shoulder was said to have improved significantly on Monday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said they expected Ohtani to play in Game 3, but that the decision would officially depend on his pain tolerance.