The beginning of the week was filled with lots of optimism for the Los Angeles Angels with Mike Trout returning to the lineup from injury, Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound, and the team still in contention for a Wild Card spot. But the good vibes left in a hurry on Wednesday as Ohtani suffered a torn UCL, Trout returned to the injured list, and the team was swept by the Cincinnati Reds.
Shohei Ohtani made his first start in two weeks on Wednesday, but his outing quickly came when he was pulled from the game with “arm fatigue” after just five batters. Unfortunately for Ohtani and the Angels, it was more than just fatigue as the superstar was determined to have suffered a torn UCL and will not pitch the remainder of the season.
Mike Trout, meanwhile, returned to the starting lineup this week after missing nearly two months with a hand injury. But his time in the lineup was shortlived as he was put back on the injured list on Thursday night.
And to top it all off, the Angels lost back-to-back games to the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader on Wednesday to finish off a three-game sweep.
All in all, it was a horrible day for the Angels, and it led to all sorts of reactions on social media.
When Mike Trout going back on the IL 24 hours after returning is the footnote, you know something terrible has happened. This is such a bad night for baseball. Just sad. https://t.co/7yvxjhaHfG
— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) August 24, 2023
There is no greater pain than it being announced that Mike Trout is back on the IL and Ohtani is done pitching this year at the same time
It is truly unbelievable how cursed this franchise is pic.twitter.com/BrVgJ8dKkc
— Addison (@YankeeWRLD) August 24, 2023
Shohei Ohtani is done pitching for the season
It was revealed that he has a torn UCL in his throwing elbow
This news comes after he was removed from the game tonight with “arm fatigue”
Mike Trout has also been placed on the IL
Horrible news for the Angels pic.twitter.com/yH7pQXcgKy
— SportSociety (@SportSocietyUSA) August 24, 2023
First Shohei Ohtani with a torn UCL
And now Mike Trout back to the IL.
And Arte Moreno is still the owner counting his money.
Angels fans in total despair https://t.co/0VSRc2sfbe pic.twitter.com/WATDS32REq
— Brian (@BkcSports) August 24, 2023
Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCL
Mike Trout is going back on the IL
No words. None.
— Fuzzy (@fuzzyfromyt) August 24, 2023
It simply cannot get much worse for the Angels.
