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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Recovery Timeline From Torn Labrum Discussed by Orthopedic Doctor

After undergoing surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani could face a lengthy recovery timeline.

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The Dodgers say Ohtani is expected to be ready for spring training in February.

Dodgers Nation reached out to award-winning orthopedic surgeon Rob Landsberg of Hendersonville, Tenn., to find out what kind of recovery timeline is in store for Ohtani.

“Everyone does it a little bit differently, particularly in a professional baseball player,” Landsberg said via text message.