MLB/media Reports That Otani Shohei's Shutdown Within 10 Days May Not Be Able To Avoid The Second Game TJ

Otani Shohei continued to play as a hitter with a torn elbow, and the outside world is still waiting with bated breath for his next step. USA Today reported that he may announce an early end to the season within 10 days and enter the factory for TJ ligament replacement surgery.

Otani was diagnosed with the injury after pitching on August 24, and he continued to pitch as a hitter for more than 10 days without being interviewed. The director, Perry Minasian, insisted several times that he would let him continue to fight until he said he would stop.

USA Today reported that according to people close to Otani, Otani may announce the season "shutdown" within 10 days to undergo TJ surgery, a time that will keep him from pitching all season next year, but will not be a problem as a hitter.

The Angels ended their 3-game road trip with the A's on the 3rd, and then returned home to play the Orioles 3 games and the Guardians 4 games, and reported that this wave of 7 consecutive home games may be Ohtani's last outing of the season.

The article also discusses whether Otani's next contract price is affected by injury, the current teams in the evaluation of him, will be more simply as a top hitter, if can return to the mound in 2025 is earned, if the total bid of the teams under $500 million, the Angels may follow, but if more than $500 million, the Dodgers, Giants, Padres, Mariners and other teams will have more opportunities, And Dodge is a perennial power and is expected to be the most likely to win Ohtani's favor.