Is ?Fatigued? Shohei Ohtani Actually Dealing With an Injury?

Shohei Ohtani?may finally show signs that he is human. With the two-way star over performing even by his lofty standards, baseball fans were left wondering if the star would ever let up. However, with the LA Angels’ games now flying thick and fast, fans will wonder how the potential AL MVP’s fitness will factor into their winning formula.

Shohei Ohtani has been a lynchpin for the LA Angels. He has been on a tear, delivering several match-winning performances?both from the mound and from home plate. And while his output has been significant, one must also stop to acknowledge the load that he puts on his body.

LA Angels Star Set to Miss Next Start From the Mound

Ohtani’s fitness has always been a subject of intrigue amongst MLB fans. Despite the star consistently turning in game-winning performances, the question has always been how long this lasts. And his body seems to have finally let up as suggested by the latest tweet from Los Angeles Angels reporter Jeff Fletcher.

Speaking to the media, LA Angels manager Phil Nevin said that the star will miss his next start from the mound against the Rangers later this week. Said Nevin, “I trust him when he talks about it. He?s assured me there?s no pain, there?s no injury. He?s got some regular arm fatigue that some go through at times. I trust him when he tells me this, and he?ll be ready for his next time out.”

The LA Angels would feel a significant loss if Ohtani was to have to sit out any part of the season. While missing out on the AL MVP in 2022 behind a historic hitting season from?New York Yankees?star?Aaron Judge, Ohtani has returned roaring in 2023.

Shohei Ohtani – A superstar for the Angels

The star has delivered some clutch performances averaging 0.305 from home plate. And while consistent with his contact, Ohtani has kept up his tally of powerful dingers, too. Ohtani is only two home runs off leader Matt Olson for the season tally, with 41 home runs to his name.

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Ohtani has been consistent from the plate too. Having pitched over 130 innings so far, Ohtani only has a 3.17 ERA. He is 10-5 in 22 starts and turns in performances like these for fun.

His loss would be a crucial miss for the LA Angels as they ramp up preparations to end their post-season drought. However, Manager Nevin has assured the fans that there is nothing to worry about.

Ohtani is not set to miss any games as a batter and even as a pitcher will return to the side’s rotation in their series against the Cincinnati Reds in late August. And with the star going at his current pace, the Angels may finally look at some post-season glory.

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