Shohei Otani Retires Early with Elbow Discomfort: Torn UCL Puts Season in Jeopardy

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Otani started on the board against the Cincinnati Reds on the 24th. He retired due to elbow discomfort after pitching only 1.1 innings. Torn ligament (UCL), shut down early this season.

The Angels started a double game with the Redskins at home on the 24th. Japanese star Shohei Otani was the starting pitcher for the first game of the double game. He hit 160 fireballs in the first half of the first inning and sent 2 strikeouts; Not only did he hit 44 home runs this season, but he also recaptured the MLB home run crown.

However, in the first half of the 2nd inning, Otani Shohei retired early due to arm fatigue after throwing a walk, leaving 1.1 innings, 2 strikeouts, 1 walk and no score; after he left, the Angels The team’s pitchers could not suppress the opponent’s offense, and finally swallowed the defeat 9:4.

Angels general manager Perry Minasian said after the game, “Shohei Otani tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. It is not clear whether he will need surgery, but he will not be on the plate this season. This is disappointing news. Sad for him, but I hope he recovers.”

As of the 24th, “Pitcher Otani” has started 23 games, with a record of 10 wins and 5 losses, and an ERA of 3.14. He has thrown a total of 132 innings, sent 167 strikeouts, and has a batting rate of 1.84. ) was 1.06; “Batter Shohei” had 44 home runs, 91 RBIs, and a batting average of 304. Now he suffers from a torn ulnar collateral ligament injury, which may have an impact on his net worth after the season.

2023-08-24 20:52:08
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