Angels say Shohei Ohtani's (UCL sprain) diagnosis hasn't changed
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani's diagnosis of a Grade 2 UCL sprain in his right elbow has had "no changes," Angels general manager Billy Eppler told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic on Monday.
What It Means:
Eppler added that neither the club's physicians nor medical staff have recommended Tommy John surgery or said that it's likely. This comes in response to a Monday morning report from ESPN's Pedro Gomez, who said that Ohtani would likely need to undergo the procedure, which would sideline the 23-year-old until the 2020 season. Ohtani will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Ohtani was batting .289/.372/.535 with 6 homers and 20 RBI in 129 plate appearances while also posting a 3.10 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 61 strikeouts in 49 1/3 innings pitched this season.
Source:
Ken Rosenthal
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