Ohtani batting as DH against Mets after tearing elbow ligament

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is batting second because the designated hitter for the Angels towards the New York Mets on Friday night time within the first recreation after Los Angeles stated the two-way star had torn an elbow ligament.

Los Angeles stated Wednesday that Ohtani is not going to pitch once more this season due to the torn ligament in his proper elbow.

Ohtani had Tommy John surgical procedure in 2018 after his AL Rookie of the Year season. He deliberate to hunt a second opinion earlier than deciding if he’d have Tommy John surgical procedure once more as he enters free company this offseason.

“He’s going to play. So, as far as a second opinion goes, they’re still working on that,” normal supervisor Perry Minasian stated. “Him and his representation are going to come up with a plan but as we sit here today he’s going to play until he tells us he’s not.”

Ohtani left Wednesday’s begin towards Cincinnati after 26 pitches.

Los Angeles put three-time AL MVP Mike Trout again on the injured record due to his fractured left hamate bone, a transfer retroactive to Wednesday, and recalled outfielder Trey Cabbage from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Trout missed 38 video games, returned Tuesday, then felt sore Wednesday and didn’t play within the doubleheader.