Despite missing the last six weeks of the season due to ιnjury, Shohei Ohtani still managed to rack up some impressive statistics while throwing the ball. The 29-year-old starter was 10-5 with a 3.14 ERA in 23 appearances.

Even if there are still doubts about Ohtani’s durability as a pitcher, the Dodgers aren’t showing signs of pаnic. They reached an unprecedented seven-figure, ten-year deal with Ohtani earlier this month to sign him.

Ohtani had surgery on his elbow in September. This was Ohtani’s second elbow operation since making his Major League Baseball debut. Despite the Dodgers’ cautious optimism, many are now less certain that Ohtani will make a full recovery due to fresh evidence from his documentary.

It seems like Shohei Ohtani has some issues regarding his arm, according to a video on NHK’s Ohtani documentary. The new Los Angeles Dodgers player seems to admit in the clip that he had internal bracing surgery and had a second tendon removed from his arm.

The conversation gives the impression that Ohtani is confirming the fact that a tendon was transplanted into his arm from his right wrist. Additionally, the two-time AL MVP acknowledged the possibility that a brace was utilized during the treatment.

The Dodgers know Ohtani won’t be pitching next season, but they still have high hopes for him. A meager $2 million will be Ohtani’s compensation until 2034, thanks to a convoluted deferment deal.

There will be approximately $680 million set aside to be paid out when his tenure with the Los Angeles Angels ends, even though it’s a $28 million decrease from what he made last season.

There may not be a bigger gаmble in sports than Shohei Ohtani’s health.

The video raises questions about the extent of Ohtani’s operation, but the Dodgers probably weren’t surprised to hear that.

Before the ink was even on the page, the team’s group of highly trained doctors and medical experts were busy getting things done. Ohtani was also reportedly operated on in September by the Dodgers’ team doctor, Neal El Attrache.

Shohei Ohtani will probably see plenty of action as a Dodger, despite what the film may indicate.