The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that Japanese star Shohei Ohtani has undergone surgery to address the injury he sustained in his left shoulder during the recently concluded World Series, where the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees.

The Dodgers reported that Ohtani successfully underwent an arthroscopic procedure to repair a torn labrum, stemming from a left shoulder dislocation on October 26 during Game 2 of the Fall Classic. The surgery was performed in Los Angeles by renowned surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache.

The World Series champions anticipate that Ohtani will be ready for action by the start of next year's spring training, where he is also expected to prepare for a return to pitching in the 2025 MLB season.

Ohtani sustained the shoulder injury while sliding on a steal attempt at second base in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 2, which required him to play with a brace to immobilize his left shoulder, except during his turns at bat. After the injury, which visibly impacted his performance, Ohtani managed only one hit in 11 plate appearances (.091), along with a walk, a strikeout, and one run scored in the remaining three games against the Yankees in the World Series.

In his first season after signing a $700 million, 10-year contract, Ohtani not only captured an MLB championship but also made history with his individual records. 

The 30-year-old Japanese "phenom" became the first player in MLB history to hit 50 or more home runs and steal 50 or more bases in a season, finishing the regular season with 54 home runs and 59 steals.

Beyond leading the National League in home runs, Ohtani also led in runs scored (134) and RBIs (130), while batting .310 across 159 games under manager Dave Roberts.

This exceptional performance, alongside his other contributions to the Dodgers' success, puts Ohtani on track for what could be his third MVP award in his seven-year MLB career.