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Shohei Ohtani could require multiple surgeries this offseason
The two-way MLB star could face more than one procedure once the season ends, according to Yahoo Sports; the offseason is apparently not for resting.
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At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Shohei Ohtani could require multiple surgeries this offseason”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:30 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Shohei Ohtani.
- BBN covered this story before: Dodgers return Ohtani to leadoff spot for must-win Game 4 (October 15).
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHere is the latest. Shohei Ohtani, the two-way star, may need multiple surgeries this offseason, according to Yahoo Sports.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMultiple. So the man who does two jobs gets to be fixed in two places, which is at least efficient.
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The story so far
- Ohtani starts again, plus Kohli's LinkedIn debut and where to watch · Yahoo Sports
- Can Shohei Ohtani break his slump before it's too late? · ESPN
- Slumping Ohtani dropped to sixth in lineup, 'all on board' for Game 3 · ESPN
- King Charles opens Senedd; Brand trial; House GOP money; Ohtani… · Yahoo
- The latest: Ohtani, OpenAI suit, Hyundai recall · wvtm
- Dodgers return Ohtani to leadoff spot for must-win Game 4 · ESPN
- Shohei Ohtani could require multiple surgeries this offseason (this story)
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