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Two-way star Shohei Ohtani's season as a pitcher may already be over

It looks like we’ll have to wait another year for the full Shohei Ohtani experience.

Ohtani, in his return from Tommy John surgery, has been diagnosed with a forearm/elbow injury that may effectively end his 2020 season as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani’s two-way abilities mean he’ll still be available to DH, but he won’t be able to throw for 4-6 weeks, which in this shortened MLB season would mean he’s missing more than half the season.

Potentially, Ohtani could return near the end of the season, but given his history of arm injuries, don’t be surprised if the Angels decide not to push him back to the mound.