Serious Concerns Surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s Injury as Angels GM Addresses UCL Damage
The Los Angeles Angels General Manager, Perry Minassian, has finally broken his silence on the devastating right elbow collateral ligament (UCL) injury sustained by pitcher Shohei Ohtani. In a recent statement, Minassian expressed his disappointment over Ohtani and his agent’s refusal to heed his earlier recommendation of undergoing a test.
While some may interpret this refusal as a mere excuse to avoid taking responsibility, the gravity of Ohtani’s injury cannot be ignored. The incident occurred on August 3, during a game against the Seattle Mariners, where Ohtani was forced to exit in the 4th inning due to cramps in his right hand and finger. Despite the concerning signs, Ohtani’s agent, Nez Valero, rejected the recommended test.
However, on August 23, the Angels made a somber announcement that Ohtani would be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to the UCL injury. This devastating blow comes after Ohtani started the first game of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds, hitting an impressive 2-run home run in his first at-bat. Unfortunately, his appearance on the pitching mound was short-lived as he had to be withdrawn after just 1/3 of the season’s shortest inning. Subsequent MRI results confirmed the UCL damage.
Despite this alarming diagnosis, Ohtani remarkably played as a DH in the second game of the doubleheader against the Reds on August 23, valiantly contributing to the team’s offensive efforts with a double and driving home a crucial third run. Nevertheless, the Angels now find themselves faced with a critical decision on whether to proceed with Tommy John surgery, a procedure that involves lateral collateral ligament reconstruction.
As the team deliberates on the appropriate course of action, Ohtani will continue to play as a hitter in the remaining games of the season. However, this turn of events raises serious questions about the Angels’ continuous utilization of Ohtani as both a pitcher and infielder, ultimately resulting in the puncturing of his right elbow. In hindsight, there have been several glaring red flags over the past month that, unfortunately, went unaddressed.
It remains to be seen how Ohtani’s injury will be managed going forward, and the Angels must take this opportunity to reevaluate their strategies to prevent similar occurrences in the future. As fans and enthusiasts eagerly await updates on Ohtani’s prognosis, it is imperative that the team prioritizes his long-term welfare and facilitates a comprehensive rehabilitation policy in collaboration with trusted medical professionals.
The reason why he said, “I recommended a test before, but Ohtani and his agent refused.”
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Just as an excuse to “avoid responsibility”
Depending on how you interpret it, it sounds like an excuse.
Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minassian has addressed pitcher Shohei Ohtani’s right elbow collateral ligament (UCL) injury. On August 3 (local time), Otani, who was standing on the starting mound against the hometown Seattle Mariners, was forced to exit in the 4th inning due to cramps in his right hand and right finger. His agent, Nez Valero, said declined.
From left: Angels manager Phil Nevin, Shohei Ohtani, and GM Perry Minassian. Taken on April 8 (Photo: USA TODAY Sports/Reuters/Aflo)
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The Angels announced on August 23 that Ohtani will be out for the rest of the season due to a UCL injury.
Otani started the first game of the doubleheader against the home Reds on the same day as “No. 2, pitcher and DH”. Although he hit the preemptive 2-run No. 44 in the first at-bat, he was forced to eject in the shortest 1/3 of the season in the starting mound, and after the game, an MRI examination revealed the results of the UCL Damage .
Despite hearing such a shocking test result, Ohtani played full time as a hitter in the second game of the doubleheader against the Reds on August 23 as “2nd DH”, chasing 3 runs in the 3rd at-bat in 5 innings. he hit a double to right field, and No. 4 Luis Renhifo’s timely hit also drove home the third run.
After that, the team decided whether to perform Tommy John surgery (lateral collateral ligament reconstruction) based on Otani’s second opinion I’m trying to decide on a rehabilitation policy. Until that policy is decided, it is said that he will continue to participate as a batsman for the time being in the rest of this season’s games.
However, until now, the Angels have continued to use Ohtani as a pitcher and infielder, and as a result, the Angels have punctured their right elbow. As is clear in hindsight, that red flag has been repeated several times over the past month.
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