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Ohtani hit his Major League-leading 44th home
run in the first inning of the opener in a doubleheader with the
Cincinnati Reds but left the mound during the second inning with
what the Angels said at the time was "arm fatigue".
The Japanese 29-year-old had skipped his last scheduled start
due to arm fatigue and was pitching for the first time since
Aug. 9.
However, Minasian later said Ohtani had a torn ulnar collateral
ligament (UCL), adding that it was too soon to tell whether
surgery was required.
"We're in the process of getting second opinions," Minasian
said. "Once the information is there, he'll make the right
decision on what he wants to do, and we'll support him, whatever
he decides."
The Angels will take on the New York Mets on Friday and Minasian
said he hoped Ohtani would be able to return as a batter this
season.
"I wouldn't be surprised if he's in New York and he's in the
lineup. I know how bad he wants to play," he added.
The Angels lost both games against the Reds, 9-4 and 7-3.
(Reporting by Hritika Sharma in Hyderabad; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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