Published January 22, 2024 by Daniela Galindo
Ohtani could return to the mound in 2024 | Reuters.
Los Angeles Dodgers They are the team that has raised the most expectations for the 2024 MLB season, after the big hiring of Shohei Ohtani. But the main doubt that has been had is the player’s return as a pitcher for 2024.
Ohtani had a great start to the season last year with the Angels, but in the In August he suffered a torn UCL in his right elbow, which prevented him from getting on the mound the rest of the season.
He player decided to have surgery to repair the damage and it is expected that he will be ready on the mound for the start of the season, this was confirmed Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes.
“Watching him and talking to him about his thought process, how he carries out his rehabilitation, how meticulous he is in everything he does, we couldn’t have more confidence when betting on human beings and how they take care of themselves. All of those things influence the development of your rehabilitation, which is very important in determining its effectiveness when you return.”
The manager highlighted Ohtani’s qualities, who mentioned has progressed better than expected.
“Shohei is a physical specimen and takes great pride in of how he carries out his rehabilitation, and is very calculating at every step. So we feel really good about how it’s progressing. The person, our medical group and Dr. ElAttrache reports that Shohei “He will come back and pitch at a high level.”
Ohtani’s presence as a pitcher in the MLB has been important, since He has a record of 38-19 with an ERA of 3.01, FIP of 3.30, WHIP of 1.08 and 11.4 strikeouts per nine in 481.2 innings pitched in 86 total starts.
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