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Angels' Shohei Ohtani Still Wants to Be 2-Way Player After Forearm Injury

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Los Angeles Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is dealing with a forearm injury that could put his immediate and long-term pitching future in jeopardy, but he isn't giving up his hope of being an impact two-way player at the major league level just yet.

Ohtani said during a videoconference that he wants to remain a two-way player, per Bleacher Report's Scott Miller, but acknowledged "if it comes down to them telling me to focus (only) on my pitching or hitting I will listen.