Shohei Ohtani is at the center of discussion right now, but not for anything good, unfortunately. The Los Angeles Angels superstar is dealing with a severe injury. An MRI revealed a UCL tear in Ohtani’s elbow, potentially signaling a nightmare scenario for the pending free agent. amid an unbelievable season
As far as 2023 goes, Ohtani needs to finish the season. Or, at the very least, a plan needs to be put in place. It seems clear that the Angels and Shohei are working out something. ESPN MLB reporter Alden González provided a significant update on Ohtani’s status with the Angels.
“Just said this on SportsCenter. Shohei Ohtani will be with the Angels in New York, and it looks like he’ll continue to hit while he decides the next course of action with his UCL tear,” González said.
Just said this on SportsCenter: Shohei Ohtani will be with the Angels in New York, and it looks like he’ll continue to hit while he decides the next course of action with his UCL tear.
— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) August 24, 2023
It’s a relieving update for Ohtani, who at least won’t miss being able to hit. He swings a hell of a bat, especially when he’s on. And he has been on, putting up numbers worthy of winning the American League Most Valuable Player Award. The Angels have been assisted by Ohtani’s outrageous season, but only by so much. They’ve fallen flat, 10.5 games out of the Wild Card right now.
The MLB world had a lot to say after the Shohei Ohtani update was revealed.
Different kind of shark https://t.co/h9JOEnAZ0q
— marcus (@arxherarios) August 24, 2023
WOW…Shohei Ohtani might keep hitting home runs while he has a torn UCL because he loves baseball that much. I cannot put into words how much respect and appreciation I have for Shohei Ohtani. https://t.co/pbKq6Iyog1
— Jay the One & Only (@Js4424) August 24, 2023
This is great news. I'm excited to watch him this weekend. https://t.co/QOMqJTephT
— Ben Yoel (@Ben_Yoel) August 24, 2023
There are a bunch of idiots in the quote tweets.
Shohei Ohtani wants to play. The Angels aren't forcing him to play. It's his decision.
If you can't get that through your brain, there's no helping you. https://t.co/xvgEM4wvDl
— BTH (@BeyondTheHalo) August 24, 2023
Like I mentioned last night, Bryce Harper did this last year with a torn UCL and remained productive. Ohtani doesn’t play the field so this will just prevent him from pitching https://t.co/8T6bFh03Lm
— Seth Guttman (@Gutt_Feeling) August 24, 2023
thank god omg i was gonna actually CRY if he didn’t play at citi, and i got tix for friday AND saturday https://t.co/V313QtoNie
— krissy🍀 (@krissyy_elyse) August 24, 2023
