The 2024 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees starts Friday, Oct. 25. Anticipation and questions surround the Fall Classic, with one of the major inquiries being whether Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will return to his two-way dominance.
Although a comeback to pitching seems unlikely, the Yankees are prepared for any scenario.
“I haven’t given much thought to that, but if that’s the case, we’ll be ready for everything,” manager Aaron Boone commented.
Ohtani’s last pitching appearance was on Aug. 23, 2023, and he underwent surgery on his pitching elbow shortly after. Despite ongoing rehabilitation, there has been speculation about his potential return to the mound, especially after Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hinted at the possibility during the regular season.
However, conflicting statements from Dodgers executives and Roberts himself have cast doubt on Ohtani’s pitching comeback. Nevertheless, with a multi-day break before the World Series, could Ohtani be a surprise pitching option in the late stages of the series?
While the Dodgers remain tight-lipped about Ohtani’s pitching prospects, the idea of him taking the mound adds an element of excitement and intrigue to the upcoming World Series.
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