Shohei Ohtani Oblique Injury +Plus the Locker Clean Out No One Saw Coming
All season long the Los Angeles Angels are the forefront of free agency news. Why? They have the biggest two way player in modern day history on their roster. Do they keep the guy or not? Well, the Shohei Ohtani oblique injury is switching up the decisions landscape and team dynamic faster than the speed of light.
One of the first to give a brief update on all the unfolding drama was Jeff Fletcher. Jeff is an Angels beat writer and the author of Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played. Nonetheless, between morning and early afternoon, Fletcher takes to social media platform X (Twitter) to announce:
“Have we seen the end? Shohei Ohtani has cleared out his locker in the Angels clubhouse. The Angels say they will have no information on what has happened until tomorrow.
The Angels announced that Ohtani is on the 10-day IL with an oblique injury and he will miss the rest of the season. That’s the first piece of the story. Perry Minasian expected to fill in the rest of the blanks this afternoon.”
Now is it normal for a player to clear out his locker if shutdown for the season due to injury? Yes. Could this mean Ohtani has no plans on returning to the Angels? Possibly. However, an answer would need to come from Shohei’s camp to confirm and so far they are not talking.
Shohei Ohtani Oblique Injury +Plus the Locker Clean Out No One Saw Coming
So then, what a development. As the 2023 season wraps up many are still in bewilderment as to why Ohtani was not traded before the deadline for prospects. Especially, if there’s indication that he may not return to the Halos for 2024.
A trade would equate to more rebuilding options and weapons for the Los Angeles franchise. Now… just days before the season concludes, that opportunity is no longer available. Completely off the table. Therefore, what is next on the horizon for both parties?
The Angels will begin the process of reconstructing the team in a possible post Shohei Ohtani era. Whereas Ohtani will look forward to free agency as well as figuring out the best treatment options for proper healing.
Right now, west coast teams seem to be the favorites for Shohei’s future landing spot. Dodgers, Mariners, Giants and Padres may come up; however, the Mets, Rangers and Red Sox are also contenders for Ohtani’s interest. However, we are just a couple weeks out from witnessing one the biggest feeding frenzy free agencies in the history of sports. Therefore, hold on tight people, it’s going to be a wild ride.
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