Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (shoulder) is cleared to play in Game 3

Shohei Ohtani gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a major scare when he injured his left shoulder late in their Game 2 win over the New York Yankees, but he was cleared to play in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night.

“He’s in a great position. He’s playing tomorrow,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told ESPN’s Karl Ravech via text message.

Ohtani, the Dodgers' designated hitter, suffered a subluxation of his left shoulder during an attempted steal of second base during Saturday's 4-2 win over the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series.

Ohtani, who hasn't missed a game this season due to injury, was taken out attempting a steal at second base in the bottom of the seventh inning and was slow to get up, rolling around on the ground and grabbing his left arm.

The Dodgers were “encouraged” after the game as initial strength and movement tests came back positive.

The Dodgers boarded their flight to New York late Saturday night, but Ohtani was scheduled to undergo his physical in Los Angeles and then fly to New York to meet the team. The Dodgers will play Games 3, 4 and possibly 5 at Yankee Stadium on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Dodgers lead the Yankees 2-0 in the series.

ESPN's Alden Gonzalez contributed to this story.