Ohtani, who has had issues in the past month with cramping, a blister and a cracked fingernail, left the mound with trainer Mike Frostad after 26 pitches. The Angels then announced he was still dea…
ANAHEIM — After skipping his previous start because of arm fatigue, Shohei Ohtani lasted just 26 pitches into his start on Wednesday before leaving the mound with head athletic trainer Mike Frostad.Ohtani also came out of the game as the designated hitter.
Ohtani’s velocity was slightly down throughout the first five batters that he faced. In between, he slugged his league-leading 44th home run, a two-run blast in the bottom of the first. Left-handed starter Tyler Anderson then emerged from the bullpen to take Ohtani’s place. The fact that Anderson was even in the bullpen suggested the Angels had an idea that there might be an issue with Ohtani.
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