Arr! Ye scurvy dogs, the wretched Shohei Ohtani be plagued by a torn elbow ligament, won't be pitchin' no more this season.
2023-08-24
Avast ye mateys! The Los Angeles Angels be struck with a grievous blow to their season, as young Shohei Ohtani befallen by a torn UCL in his pitching limb. Arrr, tis a cursed misfortune indeed!
Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani suffered a ligament tear in his right elbow, forcing him to be unable to pitch for the rest of the 2023 season, according to general manager Perry Minasian. It is unclear whether Ohtani will require surgery for the second time to repair his ulnar collateral ligament, as he had previously undergone Tommy John surgery in 2018. The injury was discovered after the team's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Minasian described it as a tough day for Ohtani and the team. Ohtani plans to seek second opinions regarding the need for surgery. Despite the setback, Minasian expressed confidence in Ohtani's ability to bounce back and perform at a high level. Ohtani left the mound during a game against the Reds and insisted on playing despite undergoing tests between games. His status for the remainder of the season is uncertain, and the Angels will begin a road trip soon. Ohtani is also set to become a highly sought-after free agent in the 2023-24 offseason. Minasian mentioned that Ohtani needs time to process the situation and make the right decision for himself. Ohtani did not speak to reporters after the doubleheader. Angels manager Phil Nevin stated that Ohtani had been feeling discomfort in his pitching arm for the past few weeks, although he did not experience any pain.