Shohei Ohtani to Undergo Surgery for Torn UCL, Plans Strong Comeback
Key points:
- Shohei Ohtani has undergone surgery for a torn UCL in his pitching elbow
- He is expected to return to hitting by 2024 and pitching in the 2025 season
- Ohtani expressed gratitude to his fans for their support and vowed to come back stronger
Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star, has undergone surgery for a torn UCL in his pitching elbow. The surgery, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, is expected to allow Ohtani to return to hitting by the 2024 season and pitching in 2025. Ohtani expressed gratitude to his fans for their support and vowed to come back stronger than ever. Despite the injury, Ohtani has had an exceptional season, leading the AL in home runs and being a strong contender for the AL MVP award. He will become a free agent this offseason and is expected to receive a record-breaking contract.
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