**Shohei Ohtani Back in Lineup for Dodgers After Shoulder Injury**

NEW YORK — In a remarkable display of resilience, Shohei Ohtani took his spot as the designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night. This appearance comes shortly after Ohtani partially dislocated his left shoulder during a steal attempt in the seventh inning of Game 2.

The incident occurred during Saturday night's matchup when Ohtani was tagged out by the New York Yankees' shortstop Anthony Volpe. As he slid feet-first into second base, Ohtani clutched his left forearm and remained on the ground for several minutes before being assisted off the field by athletic trainers. Despite this setback, Ohtani returns to action with the Dodgers currently leading the series 2-0.

Walker Buehler is set to pitch for the Dodgers in Game 3, opposing Yankees' starter Clarke Schmidt. Ohtani, who has a notable .260 batting average with three home runs and 10 RBIs in his first MLB postseason, went 0-for-3 with a walk in Game 2 and has a 1-for-8 record so far in the series.

Having joined the Dodgers last December with a record $700 million, 10-year contract, Ohtani, 30, has established himself as a powerhouse. This season, he achieved a .310 batting average, 54 home runs, 130 RBIs, and 59 stolen bases, making him the first player to record at least 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in a single season. Though he has been limited to batting duties due to recovery from elbow surgery in September, his impact on the team remains significant.

Ohtani's resilience and versatility continue to be an asset for the Dodgers as they pursue their eighth title and second in five years. All eyes will be on the star player as he contributes to his team's efforts in the ongoing World Series showdown.