Shohei Ohtani, who had long been reported to be dealing with issues involving his left knee, neck, and right biceps, was finally placed on the Injured List (IL) on September 11. This development has sparked a wide range of opinions in both the United States and Japan. Some argue that the decision to put him on the IL came too late. Photograph of Shohei Ohtani featured on the cover of an interview book by Yuta Ishida (in Japanese; Bungeishunju Ltd., 2024) So, when should Ohta