“If there’s any kind of lingering soreness, you may not see him pitch,” Angels manager Joe Maddon said prior to Thursday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.
Ohtani felt soreness while playing catch Wednesday. Maddon said he raised the possibility of the likely AL MVP being shut down on the mound for the rest of the season during a meeting. Maddon said there are currently no plans for Ohtani to be examined by a doctor, nor has it been determined when he would try to resume playing catch.
Ohtani, 27, hasn’t pitched since Sept. 10, when he was tagged for six runs on nine hits in 3 1/3 innings in a loss at Houston.“ always looks better than nine,” Maddon said. “But you can’t let that be the driving factor.” The arm discomfort won’t prevent Ohtani from continuing to serve as a designated hitter. Ohtani entered Thursday’s game against the White Sox ranked second in the major leagues with 44 home runs and 74 extra-base hits and fourth with a .599 slugging percentage.
So like maybe 3 starts? Is this really even news?
Again he doesn’t finish a season on the mound. 😩
This is why the Angels can’t have nice things! Also a good indication as to why no one else since Babe Ruth has played both positions in a regular rotation. Amazing skill and talent, but it’s been 102 years between players doing dual duty.
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Well I am quite curiously watch how Americans decide. If you guys choose Vlad, means you actually are short sited and NOT capable to understand how two way is demanding and even though Shohei did baseball God level work this year. But let’s see how wise and fair Americans are
DavidPSamson 😮🤭
Vladdy for MVP?
Just making the bid for Vladdy jr to be the MVP that much clearer BlueJays But that a side hope Shohei is alright and nothing serious happens Angels 🙏🏼
Nooo 😫😫😫
Vlad=MVP
I have hemorrhoids. I may not go to work again this year too
They likely broke the kid. No one should be doing what he is doing
There goes the MVP
There goes the MVP
Being a left handed hitter,this is going to away some of his power with a sore right arm,fact
Still a great season for us fans. It was fun seeing him out there this year. No need to burn him out this young. Angels
shoheisaveus 😭
No MVP for you!!!
this has been normal all season, he'll start again before the season is over
Vladdy be like.....
Vlady Jr 🤔 😁😊
In comes Vladdy Jr
Vladdy for MVP confirmed now
But he still be in as DH.
Vladdy Wins MVP Award & Triple Crown 👑 ⚾️🏆
like those guys from somewhere else said, even if Ohtani do nothing for the rest of the season, he is still the MVP 😅 lol what a good take from an analyst joke WeAreBlueJays mvp
volcel_genius
Aaaand he’s ALSO hitting .195 over the past month. AFTER hitting only .203 in August, and .207 so far in September. Clutch. Too bad they don’t hand out the MVP in July. 😂😂😂
Vladdy is in all major hitting categories. Ohtani does not even qualify for pitching. And is 2nd in homeruns enough said.
Just trying to maintain his WAR so he wins the MVP
Ok. So his team is 10+ games out of a wild card and even with his performance this year, which is exceptional, they wont get in. Im sorry but if Vladdy wins a triple crown and jays make playoffs, Vladdy is the MVP.
Vladdy Jr:
Lmmfao...
The worst news for the sport is baseball. Hope for quick recovery
Suck it up butter cup
Does this improve Vladdy's chances of taking MVP?
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