With the Angels out of playoff contention, Shohei Ohtani won't return as a designated hitter. Instead, he'll have surgery to repair his injured pitching elbow.
The Angels and Ohtani have options to consider. He may eventually become MLB’s highest-paid player, for LA or another club. He could also request a trade.
The two-way star ignited the offense with a two-run home run and earned the win with seven stellar innings on the mound.