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Ohtani's solo rehabilitation?
MLB lockout looms as threat
D-24 Deadline December 1 · MLB collective agreement expiration date
In short
Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani mentioned the possibility of surgery.
MLB owners and the players union are at odds over a new collective agreement.
If no deal is reached, a lockout could begin on December 2.
Key facts
| When | Current collective agreement expires December 1; lockout possible from December 2 if no deal reached |
|---|---|
| Who | Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, MLB owners, and players union |
| What | Possibility that Ohtani must undergo surgery and rehabilitation alone without team support |
| How | During lockout, teams cannot contact players, so all must proceed individually |
What it means for me
MLB fans should watch the winter labor negotiations and Ohtani's return timeline closely.
