One of the most extraordinary baseball seasons for an individual player in recent history came to a sudden halt on Wednesday, albeit partially. According to CBS Sports, Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani sustained a torn UCL and will no longer be able to pitch this season. It is uncertain whether he will require Tommy John surgery, which would be his second time undergoing the procedure. What sets Ohtani apart is that, despite being a pitcher, he is also the league leader with 44 home runs. In fact, he hit his 44th home run on Wednesday before exiting the game.
Yahoo Sports suggests that due to his exceptional hitting abilities, Ohtani may still continue to contribute as a designated hitter. However, Angels’ Perry Minasian describes it as a tough day for Ohtani and the entire team. ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez highlights the shocking twist to Ohtani’s highly anticipated free agency, given his current injury. Ohtani’s chances of securing the largest contract in baseball history are now uncertain. While the Angels still have a mathematical chance of making it to the playoffs, their season is essentially over, according to Yahoo. (Read more Major League Baseball stories.)
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