Shohei Ohtani undergoes elbow surgery, expected to return as a two-way player in 2025
Key points:
- Shohei Ohtani underwent elbow surgery and is expected to be ready to hit on opening day of the 2024 season
- He will return to pitching in 2025
- Ohtani's agent emphasizes the decision was made with a focus on his long-term ability to hit and pitch
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani underwent elbow surgery and is expected to be ready to hit on opening day next season and return to pitching in 2025. Ohtani tore his ulnar collateral ligament in August, ending his pitching for the season. However, he continued as a batter until September when he suffered an oblique strain. The surgery was performed by Los Angeles Dodgers head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Ohtani expressed gratitude for the support and vowed to come back stronger than ever.
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