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Shohei Ohtani Injury: Angels GM Drops a Bombshell on Friday

Shohei Ohtani Injury: Angels GM Drops a Bombshell on Friday

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Revelations Emerge About Shohei Ohtani's Injury on First Game Day Following News, Angels GM Shares Startling Details As details continue to unfold surrounding Shohei Ohtani's torn elbow ligament, the Angels' general manager Perry Minasian delivered a surprising update to reporters. He revealed that, remarkably, Wednesday marked the first instance this season that Ohtani underwent any form of imaging on his problematic right elbow. This revelation comes after months of Ohtani expressing arm fatigue, a sentiment shared by Newsday writer Laura Albanese on Twitter. Given Shohei Ohtani's significance to the team, it does raise questions about the level of attention paid to his complaints throughout the season. To the Angels' credit, Minasian explained that Ohtani never signaled any...
Angels’ superstar Shohei Ohtani will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a UCL tear after an early departure from a game

Angels’ superstar Shohei Ohtani will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a UCL tear after an early departure from a game

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Los Angeles Angels' remarkable two-way talent Shohei Ohtani has been ruled out from pitching for the remainder of the season due to a UCL tear, following his early exit from a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Angels' General Manager Perry Minasian informed the media that surgery might be a consideration, but the final decision is pending. Minasian stated, "He has a tear, and he won't pitch the rest of the year. We're going to get a second opinion, go from there, but it's basically day to day... If anybody can bounce back, it's him." During the game, Ohtani displayed reduced velocity on his pitches, with his fastball measuring 93.2 mph, significantly below his typical seasonal average. This injury setback follows a series of minor issues Ohtani has faced, including fingernail proble...