Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani undergoes successful elbow surgery

Key points:
- Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani undergoes successful elbow surgery
- Expected to recover fully and resume pitching and hitting in 2025
- The surgery raises questions about Ohtani's value as a free agent
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher, Shohei Ohtani, underwent successful elbow surgery on his pitching arm, marking a major update for MLB fans. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani is expected to make a full recovery and be able to pitch and hit without restrictions in 2025. The surgery raises questions about Ohtani’s value as a free agent this offseason, as he was previously speculated to sign a long-term deal in the $600 million range. The baseball world quickly reacted to the news.
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