The Los Angeles Dodgers have provided a significant status report on four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani heading into the offseason.

Surgery is "not on the table" for Ohtani this offseason, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said during the team's end-of-year press conference, according to The Athletic's Katie Woo . Friedman also "fully expects" the six-time All-Star to pitch in 2027.

Ohtani dealt with several ailments in 2026, including injuries to his left knee, right biceps, neck, and left hip. As a result, the 32-year-old didn't pitch after July 3 and was completely sidelined for about two weeks in September. These injuries also may have affected his offensive production in the postseason , where the lefty-swinging slugger went 5-for-26 with one home run in eight games.…