Shohei Ohtani was unable to pitch for almost two months during the 2016 season in Japan because of a blister similar to the one that forced the Angels right-hander out of Tuesday night's game after two shaky innings.
But neither Ohtani nor the Angels believe this blister, located on the inside edge of Ohtani's middle finger, will knock him out of the rotation.
"We're anticipating that he'll make his next start," manager Mike Scioscia said on Wednesday, "and we'll let you know when that is."
If Ohtani remains on his once-a-week pitching schedule, he would start next Tuesday in Houston.