SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

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MARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In lineup as designated hitter Ohtani (finger) will bat second as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Ohtani left his Monday start on the mound with a blister, but the fact that he's able to hit just one day later is seemingly a good sign. Pitching presumably places more stress on the blistered finger than hitting does, so he'll still have to get through a bullpen session this week if he's to make his scheduled pitching debut against the White Sox on Sunday.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should make Sunday start Angels manager Joe Maddon said that he expects Ohtani (finger) will be ready to pitch in his first scheduled start of the season Sunday against the White Sox, Jack Harris of the Lo...

Impact Ohtani made his fourth and final appearance on the mound this spring Monday against the Dodgers, working only 2.1 innings before bowing out of the contest after developing a blister on his right middle finger. He was lit up for seven runs before departing, inflating his spring ERA to 12.19 over 10.1 innings. Fortunately, the blister doesn't seem to be viewed as a major concern, as Maddon noted that the two-way standout would be able to serve at DH in Tuesday's spring finale against the Dodgers. Assuming Ohtani makes it through a bullpen session later this week without issue, he should be ready to pitch Sunday, though he likely won't be asked to work deep into the contest.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 30, 2021

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MARCH 30, 2021 • MLB.COM

Dealing with blister The Angels confirmed that Ohtani left Monday's start with a blister on his right hand, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Ardaya, Ohtani's blister was caught early, which is promising news for the ballclub. General manager Perry Minasian stated that there's nothing else to report on Ohtani's status at this time, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves spring start Ohtani was removed from Monday night's spring start due to an apparent right middle finger injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ardaya notes that Ohtani was looking at his right hand throughout the inning, so there's certainly a possibility that this is nothing more than a blister issue, especially considering his history with blisters. Expect more news on the extent of the injury to emerge after further evaluation.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

Will hit near top of order Ohtani will hit in the leadoff or second spot in the order on days when he is in the lineup as a batter, Taylor Blake Ward of Locked on Angels reports.

Impact Ohtani has been scorching at the plate this spring, slashing .571/.594/1.107 with five home runs and eight RBI. David Fletcher typically bats leadoff for the Angels, so Ohtani could be used most frequently in the second spot as a tablesetter for Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 24, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

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MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impresses as hitter, pitcher Sunday Ohtani tossed four innings in Sunday's Cactus League contest against San Diego, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out five. He also hit leadoff and went 2-f...

Impact Ohtani doesn't typically pitch and hit in the same game, though manager Joe Maddon left the possibility of him doing so in the regular season open, calling Sunday's scenario an "experiment" to see how Ohtani feels and pointing out that NL pitchers do it all the time, per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. The two-way phenom is slashing an absurd .636/.654/1.182 with four homers this spring and hit 102 mph on his fastball Sunday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, so it's certainly tempting for the Angels to try to get as much out of both his bat and his arm as possible.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani pulling rare double duty for Los Angeles Angels Since Shohei Ohtani came over from Japan, we have been awaiting the day where he pitches and hits in the same game. With the American League...

MARCH 21, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Double duty: Ohtani pitching, leading off Two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is no stranger to rare feats, but what he's doing Sunday is striking even for him. Ohtani will be the Angels...

MARCH 21, 2021 • MLB.COM

Notes: Ohtani rests; Barria struggles TEMPE, Ariz. -- Two-way star Shohei Ohtani wasn’t in the Angels' lineup for a third straight game on Saturday, but manager Joe Maddon said i...

MARCH 21, 2021 • MLB.COM

Angels’ Ohtani off to great start at plate in Cactus League It remains to be seen whether Shohei Ohtani can recover his form on the mound and regain his reputation as a two-way star.

MARCH 18, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Angels' Ohtani off to great start at plate in Cactus League SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It remains to be seen whether Shohei Ohtani can recover his form on the mound and regain his reputation as a two-wa...

MARCH 18, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Angels’ Ohtani off to great start at plate in Cactus League SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - It remains to be seen whether Shohei Ohtani can recover his form on the mound and regain his reputation as a two-way sta...

MARCH 18, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Angels' Ohtani off to great start at plate in Cactus League Shohei Ohtani is off to a great start at the plate in Cactus League play with four homers in his first 20 at-bats

MARCH 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Angels' Ohtani off to great start at plate in Cactus League

Shohei Ohtani is off to a great start at the plate in Cactus League play with four homers in his first 20 at-bats

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Angels: Put Shohei Ohtani in bubble wrap until Opening Day It is easy to be optimistic about Shohei Ohtani at this point. He is once again looking like the two way star that the Los Angeles Angels ho...

MARCH 17, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

LA Angels: Shohei Ohtani continues to flex home-run power Another game, another home run for Shohei Ohtani. Once again, the Angels two-way star launched a long ball over the center-field batter's ey...

MARCH 17, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM