Ohtani, who has played in 107 consecutive games, has been out of the starting line-up for only the third time this season.
■ Angels vs. Orioles (5th Japan time, Anaheim)
Angels pitcher Shohei Otani was scheduled to start the game against the Orioles at home on the 4th (Japan time 5th) as the 2nd designated hitter, but he was suddenly left out of the starting lineup due to a sore right flank. Since he has played in 107 games in a row so far, the fans have given opinions such as, “I’ve been working too hard this season, so I should take a little rest…” and “Honestly, I want him to take it easy.”
On August 23rd (24th), Ohtani was found to have injured the medial collateral ligament of his right elbow. Although he will not pitch as a pitcher this season, he has continued to appear as a hitter. However, the last two games ended in no hits, and the home run did not appear in 48 at-bats in the worst 10 games this season. Before today’s game, he took his first outdoor free-strike in nearly two months, showing off five fence jumps in 13 swings, but he frowned and returned to the back of the bench.
From the WBC in March, it has been full rotation with two swords. He is out of the starting line-up for only the third time this season since the May 2 (3rd) game against the Cardinals. On SNS, “I guess you’re quite tired”, “I wonder if it’s a burden on your body…”, “You’re going to overdo it”, “I’m sorry, but I want you to heal properly”, “I’m worried about whether you’re okay”, “Above all, it’s a minor injury” It would be nice if that was the case.”
[Actual situation]The children of the fans seem to be worried… Shohei Otani frowns and goes down to the bench
2023-09-05 01:29:32
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