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Shohei Ohtani to Continue Playing Despite UCL Injury, Angels GM Perry Minasian Says

Shohei Ohtani's UCL injury may be ending his season on the mound, but he will continue to be a terror to opposing pitchers going forward.

Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reported that Los Angeles Angels GM Perry Minasian confirmed that the two-way star will remain active as he seeks a second opinion on the injury.

Chelsea Janes @chelsea_janes

Perry Minasian on Ohtani: "he's gonna play." Said still figuring out second opinion and plans and such.

Ohtani was diagnosed with a UCL tear Wednesday and is likely to undergo his second Tommy John surgery since he entered MLB in 2018.