Angels' Shohei Ohtani getting the day off on Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is out of the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
It's a routine day off for Ohtani, and Mike Trout will handle designated hitting duties while Eric Young Jr. enters the lineup in Ohtani's place, starting in right field.
Ohtani is averaging 9.0 FanDuel points per game this season. He is slashing .258/.333/.494 with a .356 wOBA, adding 9 home runs, 26 runs scored and 25 RBI over 199 plate appearances.
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