Wednesday, October 23

Angels’ Ohtani batting as designated hitter vs. Mets after tearing elbow ligament

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani was batting second because the designated hitter for the Angels in opposition to the New York Mets on Friday evening within the first recreation after Los Angeles mentioned the two-way star had torn an elbow ligament.

Los Angeles mentioned Wednesday that Ohtani is not going to pitch once more this season due to the torn ligament in his proper elbow.

Ohtani had Tommy John surgical procedure in 2018 after his AL Rookie of the Year season. He deliberate to hunt a second opinion earlier than deciding if he’d have Tommy John surgical procedure once more as he enters free company this offseason.



He left Wednesday’s begin in opposition to Cincinnati after 26 pitches.

Los Angeles put three-time AL MVP Mike Trout again on the injured listing due to his fractured left hamate bone, a transfer retroactive to Wednesday, and recalled outfielder Trey Cabbage from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Trout missed 38 video games, returned Tuesday, then felt sore Wednesday and didn’t play within the doubleheader.

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