SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
SHOHEI OHTANI #17 - DESIGNATED HITTER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
54 HR •
130 RBI •
.310 AVG
54 HR
130 RBI
.310 AVG
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Still sitting Sunday Ohtani (oblique) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Impact It's the seventh consecutive absence for Ohtani as he continues to manage inflammation in his right oblique. The two-way star won't return to the mound this season due to the torn UCL in his right elbow which will eventually require surgery, but manager Phil Nevin indicated Ohtani could return as the Halos' designated hitter as early as Monday in Seattle, per Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Ohtani (oblique) will sit for a sixth straight game Saturday against Cleveland, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ohtani has been absent for the last several days with inflammation in his right oblique, an issue separate from the torn UCL which will eventually require surgery. Between his two ailments and the fact that the Angels are well out of the playoff race, it would hardly be a surprise if Ohtani were to be shut down, but the team still considers him day-to-day.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • NESN.COM
Missing fifth straight Ohtani (oblique) isn't in the Angels' lineup Friday against the Guardians, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Impact Manager Phil Nevin said Thursday that Ohtani will return "in a day or two," and it appears the team will opt for the latter. Chad Wallach will fill in as the Angels' designated hitter Friday and bat sixth.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shohei Ohtani is the rarest of players. Missing games is even more rare for the two-way star. ANAHEIM, Calif. — There was the slightest hint of optimism in Phil Nevin's words. Ahead of the Angels' final game of a lost series against t...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
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Remains out Thursday Ohtani (oblique) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Guardians, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact Ohtani made progress Thursday, as he was spotted running in the outfield and also swung a bat for the first time since Sunday. However, he'll remain out of the lineup for the fourth straight game. Manager Phil Nevin noted that Ohtani could return to action "in a day or two."
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not swinging bat yet Ohtani (oblique) did not wind up taking any swings Wednesday as he had previously hoped to do, Anthony Bautista of The Sporting News reports.
Impact The plan had been for Ohtani to take a few swings in the batting cage to test out his right oblique after tests cleared him of any structural damage. However, after the slugger went to the cage to get loosened up he ultimately decided against it. Angels manager Phil Nevin said Wednesday that there are currently no plans to place Ohtani on the injured list, so it would appear he can still be considered day-to-day for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Wednesday Ohtani (oblique) isn't in the Angels' lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.
Impact Tests revealed Wednesday that Ohtani is dealing with inflammation in his right oblique, so he will remain out of the Angels' lineup as he recovers. Matt Thaiss will serve as Los Angeles' DH and bat sixth against Baltimore.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Day-to-day with oblique injury Ohtani remains day-to-day with right oblique tightness, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports. "We'll see how he is [Wednesday] when he comes in," manager Phil Nevin...
Impact Tests on Ohtani's oblique showed no strain and "just a tiny bit of inflammation," per Nevin. Ohtani felt something in his oblique while taking batting practice Monday, and despite that, he pushed to play Tuesday. The Angels decided against it, but Ohtani's desire to continue hitting and the team downplaying his latest injury suggest he's not facing an imminent shutdown. That said, his agent announced Monday that Ohtani is facing some sort of procedure on his elbow in the offseason, and the Angels are no longer in playoff contention, so an early shutdown can't be completely ruled out.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Ohtani (oblique) sits for second straight game ANAHEIM -- Shohei Ohtani was held out of the lineup for a second straight game on Tuesday, as he’s still dealing with right oblique tightnes...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • MLB.COM
Won't start Tuesday Ohtani (oblique) will sit out Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Ohtani reportedly wanted to play Tuesday, but manager Phil Nevin opted to keep him on the bench while the team continues to evaluate his oblique injury. A torn UCL in Ohtani's right elbow has already ended his ability to pitch for the rest of the season, and test results on his oblique will determine how long he will be held out of the lineup.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Why it’s time for Shohei Ohtani to shut down for the 2023 season
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Headed for further testing Ohtani (oblique) will undergo further testing Tuesday morning, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Ohtani appeared to injure himself on a swing during batting practice, and skipper Phil Nevin stated that as of Monday night, the slugger is "pretty sore," per Fletcher. The team should have a better idea of Ohtani's availability moving forward after getting a look at Tuesday's test results.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shohei Ohtani needs elbow procedure, plans to continue as two-way player
Shohei Ohtani has made history as both a hitter and pitcher, and he doesn't plan to stop being a two-way player when his elbow injury heals,...SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Angels Scratch Shohei Ohtani From Monday's Lineup vs. Orioles Ohtani was a late scratch from the Angels’ lineup on Monday.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Scratched from starting nine Ohtani is being scratched from Monday's lineup against the Orioles, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Impact The reason behind this lineup change is unclear, though it comes only a few hours after Ohtani's agent, Naz Balelo, held a press conference providing an update on Ohtani's UCL injury and declaring his client is determined to remain a two-way player after recovering from the injury.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shohei Ohtani's agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals
Shohei Ohtani’s agent says the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar is determined to continue his career as both a pitcher and a hitter after he recovers from his latest elbow inj...SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will need surgery at some point Ohtani's agent, Nez Balelo, stated that surgery of some sort is "inevitable" for his client Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Balelo noted that the tear in Ohtani's elbow ligament is different from last time, and the part that was previously repaired remains intact, per Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times. His medical team is still gathering information on the best strategy for surgery, and in the meantime, it appears Ohtani will continue to hit for the Angels down the stretch of the 2023 campaign. Balelo finished his press conference by stating "Shohei is going to be in somebody's lineup next year, DH-ing when the bell rings. He'll be good to go."
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches 20 steals Ohtani went 0-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to Oakland.
Impact Ohtani has gone 10 games without a homer, but he's reached base at a .479 clip over that stretch thanks largely to a 27.1 percent walk rate. The slugger has taken advantage of all the walks by swiping three bags during the homerless span, pushing his season total to 20 thefts. He and Ronald Acuna are the only big-leaguers so far this season with at least 30 homers and 20 steals. Ohtani is now one of eight players in MLB history to put up multiple 40-20 campaigns.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Should Shohei Ohtani become a reliever to preserve his arm? John Smoltz weighs in
The rate of UCL injuries in MLB has skyrocketed, with Shohei Ohtani being the latest victim. John Smoltz theorizes why and weighs in on the...SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
