Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts at second base after an apparent injury in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees during game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The celebration for the Los Angeles Dodgers winning Game 2 of the World Series was short-lived when Shohei Ohtani grabbed his shoulder after a stolen base attempt on Saturday night.

Manager Dave Roberts said it was a “left shoulder subluxation,” but some good news has surfaced.

According to ESPN’s Karl Ravech, Ohtani got the green light to play in Game 3 against the New York Yankees in The Bronx.

The play happened on a feet-first slide and tag by Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe.

That’s great news for the Dodgers who are up 2-0 in the series.

While we know Ohtani can hit and pitch, he’s also a phenomenal base stealer. He became the first, and only, member of the 50/50 club stealing at least 50 bases and hitting at least 50 home runs in 2024 during the regular season.

He’s fast and aggressive which just adds to his repertoire during a season where he’s not on the mound.

Game 3 is on Monday.

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Jess is a baseball fan with Reno, Nev. roots residing in the Bay Area. She is the host of "Short and to the Point" and is also a broadcaster with the Oakland A's Radio Network. She previously worked for MLB.com and NBC Sports Bay Area.