Dodgers Top Offseason Target Shohei Ohtani Injured in Angels Doubleheader, Won’t Pitch Again This Year

The most important man in baseball history just suffered an injury that could have major ramifications for the next decade in the MLB. Yes, that may sound dramatic, but Shohei Ohtani tearing his UCL on Wednesday is about as bad a thing that could have happened this season for the Angels superstar.

Not only is Ohtani done pitching for the year, and not only is he potentially going to undergo season-ending surgery (depending on the severity of the injury), but when he hits free agency in the next few months, this injury could have major ramifications.

There are different levels of torn UCLs, and if it’s a lower degree injury, the worst could be avoided.

However, if this is the worst of the worst, and Ohtani has to undergo a second Tommy John Surgery, who knows what kind of pitcher he will be when returning from that injury.

We don’t want to speculate at all, and in the immediate, the most important thing is Ohtani’s health. However, Wednesday, August 23 could be a day that has major ramifications on the MLB not just the rest of this season, but for the future.

Hopefully Ohtani avoided the worst, and hopefully him not pitching the rest of this year is more out of precaution and to protect his arm. But the most important player in baseball just suffered one of the most devastating injuries for a pitcher — and that is the most unfortunate of situations.

Get well soon, Shohei Ohtani.

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