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Ohtani's doctor expects hitting return by opening day 2024, pitching by 2025 after elbow surgery
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Shohei Ohtani - Wikipedia
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Shohei Ohtani won't pitch again this season after tearing UCL; hits MLB-leading home run in same game, Baseball
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Shohei Ohtani injury update: Angels star could be done pitching this season
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Angels Announce Shohei Ohtani Will Be Skipping His Next Start - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today
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Angels' Ohtani has sore arm, may not pitch again this season - NBC Sports
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He won't pitch, but Twins' eyes locked in on Shohei Ohtani – Twin Cities
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Angels skipping Shohei Ohtani start against Texas Rangers - Lone Star Ball
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Shohei Ohtani injury: Angels superstar suffers UCL tear, won't pitch again this season, but could still hit