SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

Shohei Ohtani returns for nightcap after early Game 1 exit Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was removed from his pitching start -- and the game -- during Wednesday’s matinee against the...

AUGUST 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Shohei Ohtani returns for nightcap after early Game 1 exit Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was removed from his pitching start -- and the game -- during Wednesday’s matinee against the...

AUGUST 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returns to lineup for nightcap Ohtani (arm) is starting as the Angels' designated hitter and batting second for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Reds, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West report...

Impact Ohtani was removed from the first game of Wednesday's twin bill -- both on the mound and as a batter -- due to arm fatigue, but he is seemingly healthy enough to remain in Los Angeles' lineup. Arm fatigue has plagued Ohtani often as of late, and it's possible that he ends up taking another extended break from pitching in order to recover.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani leaves first game early and won't pitch again this season as Reds sweep 2 from Halos

Shohei Ohtani abruptly left the mound in the second with a torn ligament after hitting his major league-leading 44th homer in the first inning during the Los Angeles Angels’ 9-4 lo...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani homers, leaves mound early with arm fatigue

Shohei Ohtani left the mound for the Los Angeles Angels in the middle of an at-bat during the second inning because of arm fatigue.

AUGUST 23, 2023

Angels' Shohei Ohtani removed from game with arm fatigue Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was removed from his pitching start — and the game — during Wednesday's matinee against the Ci...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Removed with arm fatigue Ohtani was removed from the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Reds, as both a pitcher and hitter, due to arm fatigue.

Impact Ohtani slugged his 44th home run of the season in the bottom of the first inning before departing from the mound in the top of the second after a short conversation with a trainer. He was then replaced at DH by Nolan Schanuel in the bottom of the third. The two-way superstar has been battling off-and-on fatigue for the last handful of weeks, and Wednesday's truncated start was his first pitching appearance since Aug. 9. He could require another extended break from that element of his game. It's also unclear whether he'll be able to return to DH duties in the second half of Wednesday's twin bill.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani's return to mound cut short in second inning It's become an unfortunately familiar sight for the Angels, Shohei Ohtani walking off the mound trailed by the Angels trainer and translator...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Pulled from start Wednesday Ohtani was lifted from his start in the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Reds due to an apparent injury, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports.

Impact Making his first pitching appearance since Aug. 9 following a two-week break to deal with general fatigue, Ohtani had thrown only 26 pitches before he exited with a trainer in the top of the second inning. The two-way superstar tallied two strikeouts across 1.1 scoreless frames in the abbreviated outing versus Cincinnati, yielding a walk but no hits among the five batters he faced. There should be a status update soon from Angel Stadium.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No workload restrictions Wednesday Angels manager Phil Nevin said that Ohtani will not be under any workload restrictions in his return to the mound Wednesday versus the Reds, Brandon Deutsch of The Sporting Tribune...

Impact It will be Ohtani's first start as a pitcher in two weeks, as he had his last outing skipped due to some fatigue. Wednesday's outing will be treated as a normal one, though, so fantasy managers don't have to worry about the superstar's workload being truncated.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani, Angels play two against Reds Two teams struggling to stay in playoff contention meet Wednesday in a day-night doubleheader when the Cincinnati Reds oppose the Los Angele...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dan Haren has a request for Ohtani, and he put it in polite letter form You can add former MLB pitcher Dan Haren to the list of fans who admire Shohei Ohtani. Haren, a three-time All-Star and Angel from 2010-12 a...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Julio Rodríguez's historic stretch lands him atop Ben Verlander's team of the week

Julio Rodríguez's recent history-making stretch earned him the top spot on Ben Verlander's team of the week.

AUGUST 21, 2023

Knocks grand slam Ohtani went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and two runs scored in Friday's loss to the Rays.

Impact Ohtani gave the Angels a 5-1 lead with his grand slam in the second inning but it wasn't enough to hold off the Rays. After an eight-game homerless drought, he's gone deep three times in his last five appearances. In 32 games since the All-Star break, Ohtani owns an outstanding 1.149 OPS. His season line is up to .308/.407/.668 with 70 extra-base hits (43 homers) and 89 RBI through 121 games.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled to start Wednesday Ohtani is scheduled to start Wednesday versus the Reds after skipping his last start due to fatigue, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The Angels elected to play things cautiously with their superstar two-way player this week when he reported some fatigue, but Ohtani is on track to take on the Reds on Aug. 23 in what would be his first start in two weeks. Ohtani hasn't allowed an earned run over his last three starts, although one of them was abbreviated due to a hand cramp.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts homer No. 42 Ohtani went 3-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday in a 2-0 victory versus Texas.

Impact Ohtani set the Angels off to positive start with his 437-foot solo shot in the first inning, and that was all the team needed in a shutout of the AL West frontrunners. The long ball was the two-way star's 42nd of the campaign, placing him one behind MLB leader Matt Olson. Ohtani also notched his first multi-hit performance since Aug. 7, and he got through the game without striking out for the first time in six contests.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Olson coming for Ohtani in Hitter Power Rankings Matt Olson is coming for Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani has had a lock on the top spot in MLB.com's Hitter Power Rankings for weeks -- and he was a u...

AUGUST 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Ohtani goes with flow after clubbing 437-foot homer ARLINGTON -- Shohei Ohtani mashed his American League-leading 42nd home run of the season in the series finale against the Rangers on Wednes...

AUGUST 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

2024 MLB free agents: Whose stock is up, down from Shohei Ohtani to Julio Urías

Checking in on the upcoming free-agent class to see who's improved their financial leverage the most and who's likely lost big bucks before...

AUGUST 16, 2023

Shohei Ohtani Skipping Rangers Start The Los Angeles Angels decided to push back Shohei Ohtani’s scheduled start Wednesday against the Texas Rangers.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Crushes HR No. 41 Ohtani went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Astros.

Impact Ohtani absolutely smoked a slider that wound up traveling 448 feet at 110.2 MPH and put the Angels up 2-0 in the sixth. It wound up being the difference in the ballgame. He also swiped his 17th bag of the year and his fifth already in 12 games in August. Ohtani leads the American League with 41 home runs now and trails only the surging Matt Olson for the league lead (43). Ohtani has been scorching hot at the plate over the last few weeks. In 17 games since July 27, he's slashing .368/.500/.702 with five homers, seven RBI, 14 runs and a 1.202 OPS. He continues to make a strong case for the American League MVP though the Angels remain on the outside looking in for the Wild Card picture.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Olson caps stellar Queens set with MLB-best 43rd homer NEW YORK -- Ronald Acuña Jr.isn’t the only member of the Braves who is up for consideration for the National League MVP Award. First baseman...

AUGUST 14, 2023 • MLB.COM

Ohtani to miss next start, citing arm fatigue HOUSTON -- Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will skip his next scheduled start with arm fatigue, manager Phil Nevin said on Sunday. Ohtani wa...

AUGUST 13, 2023 • MLB.COM