Shohei Ohtani has torn his UCL and will not pitch again this season, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.
exited his start on the mound in the second inning Wednesday
Ohtani's pitch velocity was the major red flag, as his numbers were significantly down across the board. His four-seam fastball was 3.8 mph lower than his season average The Angels now face the question of a second Tommy John surgery for Ohtani, with the timing a particular concern. Ohtani was reported to have been recommended Tommy John in early Sept. 2019, but put off the procedure until Oct. 1 while he continued to hit for the Angels.
The Angels' season is effectively over, despite them betting on themselves as playoff contenders at the trade deadline and acquiring right-hander Lucas Giolito from the Chicago White Sox. The team holds a record of 61-67 and sits 10.5 games back from the third and final wild-card spot after getting swept in a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
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