The Los Angeles Angels made a startling revelation on Friday night when Shohei Ohtani’s locker was found empty. Despite speculations, team officials refused to disclose any information, as reported by Yahoo Sports, promising to provide an update the following day. The news arrived on Saturday, confirming that Ohtani’s season has come to an end. Ohtani will undergo surgery as soon as possible to address a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, according to ESPN. Although Ohtani had not played since September 3, he continued to participate in pregame warmups recently, giving fans a glimmer of hope. Following his arm injury last month, Ohtani had only been batting.
This unfortunate turn of events could mark the last time an Ohtani locker is seen in the Angels clubhouse, as he is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. Despite playing in only five out of six months, Ohtani’s performance statistics indicated another MVP-worthy season, as detailed by CBS Sports. With a remarkable 9.0 FanGraphs wins above replacement, Ohtani stood as the best player in the major leagues. He also topped the American League with 44 home runs and showcased his talent on the pitching front, boasting a 10-5 record and 3.14 ERA. In 132 innings, he struck out 167 batters and only allowed 55 walks. While Ohtani has remained silent, his agent has expressed confidence that the star will be fully prepared to resume his two-way player role next season, regardless of any injuries, surgeries, or team affiliations for the 2024 season. (Read more Shohei Ohtani stories.)
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