Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) before Game 3 of the 2024 MLB World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Shohei Ohtani spotted wearing brace under jacket before Game 3

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Oct 28, 2024 8:42 PM ET

Shohei Ohtani was in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the World Series Monday against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y., despite his shoulder injury.

But some were wondering what was under Ohtani’s jacket during pregame introductions.

When Ohtani was introduced, Fox’s TV cameras showed the designated hitter with some black band that appeared to be wrapped around his shoulder.

Ohtani appears to be wearing a sling as he is introduced at Yankee Stadium before Game 3. pic.twitter.com/6ebDgGQ2qe

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 28, 2024

It’s unclear exactly what was under Ohtani’s jacket. Many people called it a sling, but it looked to be more of a stabilizing device to help keep Ohtani’s arm in place to prevent re-injury.

Ohtani popped his shoulder out while bracing his body on a slide into second base during Game 2. Despite that, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts really never had a doubt about his star player’s status for Game 3.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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