Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani appears to catch break after Game 2 shoulder injury

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The Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to have caught a break on Sunday.

Shohei Ohtani is set to play in Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told ESPN.

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is helped off the field after getting hurt during Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Roberts said Ohtani was "in a great spot."

Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury while trying to steal second base in the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ 4-2 win against the Yankees in Game 2. Ohtani came up lame and walked off the field and into the clubhouse clutching his left shoulder.

Roberts gave an injury update late Saturday night following the game.

"We're gonna get some tests at some point tonight/tomorrow and then we'll know more in the next couple of days," Roberts said. "The strength was great, the range of motion good, so we're encouraged."

Ohtani is likely to be the National League MVP following the first 50-50 season in MLB history – hitting at least 50 home runs and stealing at least 50 bases.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani stands in the dugout during the World Series game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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He led the National League with 54 home runs and 130 RBI. He also had 59 stolen bases.

In two games in the World Series, he’s 1-for-8 with a walk.

The Dodgers just signed Ohtani last winter on a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract that had