Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani came ready to play during Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The two-way superstar blasted a pair of home runs off righty Lance Lynn in what ended up being a 12-5 victory. He might've hit a third home run, but the Angels decided to pinch-hit for Ohtani in the ninth inning. Ohtani is up to 15 home runs, including eight in his last 20 games. Best of luck to any pitchers who are trying to slow down the 28-year-old superstar.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani looked strong on the mound during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander allowed one run off a Carlos Correa RBI double in the third inning. After that, Ohtani settled down and allowed two total hits over six innings of work. The 28-year-old also struck out nine batters as the Halos won the game 4-2 on Sunday. He now holds a 3.05 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 80/25 K/BB ratio over 59 innings. The two-way superstar will take the mound against the Miami Marlins his next time out on Sunday.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (neck) is serving as the DH and is batting third for the team on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Dean Kremer. Ohtani put on a show at the plate in Monday's win while also serving as the starting pitcher, and he dealt with some neck stiffness, but it obviously wasn't a very big issue. The 28-year-old two-way sensation hit his ninth home run of the season on Monday and is now batting a robust .303 (47-for-155) with eight doubles, two triples, 29 RBI, six stolen bases and 25 runs scored in 180 plate appearances in 2023. Keep him in your starting fantasy lineups on Tuesday if you have the hitting version of Ohtani.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (neck) said after Monday's 9-5 win over the Orioles that he developed neck stiffness during his start, per SoCal News Group's Jeff Fletcher. Ohtani said, "As of now it feels alright. Gotta see how it feels tomorrow." The two-way star pitched seven innings, allowing five runs on four hits (including three home runs) and two walks with five strikeouts to earn the win. He also went 4-for-5 with two singles, a triple, a three-run home run, and a walk. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day and check back tomorrow to see if he is in the lineup. If healthy, he is slated for a rare two-start week with his next game on Sunday against the Twins.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit another milestone Tuesday but took the loss in a 3-1 game against the Astros. Ohtani pitched seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with seven strikeouts. He passed Babe Ruth on the all-time strikeout list, but unfortunately could not celebrate with a win, as Framber Valdez was excellent on the other side. The two-way star has been solid to start the season, going 4-1 with a 2.74 ERA and 12.91 K/9 rate while slashing .294/.362/.515 with seven home runs, 22 RBI, and five stolen bases. His next start should come next week at the Orioles.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is getting a rest day on Tuesday. The left-handed slugger will sit out of Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. It's the first rest day for Ohtani since April 12, so a much deserved day off for the superstar slugger. So far this season, Ohtani is slashing .294/.355/.541 with seven homers and 18 RBI with a 1.85 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 46/17 K/BB. Ohtani is scheduled to make his next start against the Cardinals on Wednesday.

According to manager Phil Nevin, Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will not be in Wednesday's lineup and will get the day off, Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group reports. The 28-year-old phenom has played in every game thus far and is slashing .300/.404/.575 with three long balls, seven runs, eight RBI, and no stolen bases across 11 contests at the plate. Ohtani also owns a 0.47 ERA with 24 strikeouts, a 0.95 WHIP, and two wins over three starts and 19 innings on the mound. The superstar is a top player in every format, and fantasy owners will receive contributions in every category going forward.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani continued his hot start to the season versus the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Fellow teammate Mike Trout blasted a two-run home run in the fourth inning. Ohtani followed that up with a 447-foot blast off left-hander Ken Waldichuk. When the dust settled it was 6-0 Angels and it stayed that way through the rest of the game. Ohtani is hitting .333 with one home run and three RBI through the first series of the regular season.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani was in midseason form in his Opening Day start on Thursday night against the Oakland Athletics, striking out 10 in six innings in a no-decision. Ohtani allowed no runs and only two hits while walking three in his first outing of the regular season. The two-way Japanese superstar didn't disappoint in a great matchup, but the Angels continued their trend from last year of not giving Ohtani much run support in the no-decision. The 28-year-old also went 1-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts as a hitter in the game. Ohtani is a must-start as a starting pitcher every time he toes the rubber for the Halos.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will start on Opening Day next Thursday against the Oakland Athletics. He'll be opposed by Kyle Muller of the A's. Ohtani recently helped Japan win the World Baseball Classic for a record third time, but he won't make another Cactus League appearance on the mound before making his 2023 regular season debut for the Angels. It's slightly concerning, but any of those concerns for fantasy managers should be eased by the fact that the 28-year-old two-way superstar will be facing one of the weakest lineups in baseball next week. Ohtani is RotoBaller's top-ranked fantasy starter and will be a must-start anytime he toes the rubber in 2023.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani won't throw in another Spring Training game before Opening Day. Ohtani is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game Friday before opening the year against Oakland on March 30. The two-way star closed out the final game of the World Baseball Classic, but that won't hinder his status for Opening Day. He's done nothing to displace himself as one of the best players in fantasy during his run in the WBC, and managers should enjoy all the production he brings to their team this season.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani shined bright Tuesday as Team Japan defeated Team USA 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic. Ohtani served as the team's closer to protect a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff walk to Jeff McNeil before getting Mookie Betts to ground into a double play. In one of the tournament's greatest moments, Ohtani struck out Mike Trout on a full count to end the game, earning Team Japan the championship and himself the Most Valuable Player Award. Ohtani displayed his elite pitching and hitting skills throughout the tournament, adding further evidence that he is one of fantasy's top players.

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani is available to pitch one inning of relief for Team Japan on Tuesday night against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final, according to Angels manager Phil Nevin. If Ohtani pitches on Tuesday evening, it won't affect his availability to make the team's Opening Day start on March 30 on the road against the Oakland Athletics. There's also a chance that San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws a couple innings in relief against Team USA. The 28-year-old Ohtani has proven that he can do anything on a baseball diamond, but he's arguably more dominant on the mound for the Angels and fantasy managers as an elite fantasy ace.

Team Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama won't rule out Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani being available to pitch in relief in a potential championship game against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final on Tuesday. First, Team Japan must come from behind to beat Team Mexico in the semifinals on Monday night. The 28-year-old two-way star would probably only pitch an inning in relief on Tuesday if Japan advances to the championship. If it weren't for New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge breaking the American League single-season home run record last year, Ohtani likely would have taken home AL MVP honors. Ohtani is RotoBaller's top-ranked fantasy starting pitcher.

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani will open the 2023 World Baseball Classic and start for Team Japan on Thursday in Tokyo against Team China. The two-way Japanese star had his best year on the mound in 2022, going 15-9 with a career-best 2.33 ERA (2.40 FIP), 1.01 WHIP and career-high 33.2 percent strikeout rate in 166 innings over 28 starts for the Halos. The 28-year-old can simply do it all on the diamond, and he'll enter what could be his last season with the Angels as RotoBaller's top-ranked fantasy starting pitcher.

Los Angeles Angels star designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani got the pre-World Baseball Classic festivities off to a strong start in Monday's exhibition game between Team Japan and the Hanshin Tigers. After striking out in his first at-bat, Ohtani proceeded to hit a pair of three-run home runs in his next two at-bats, including one from his knee. The two-way phenom has been one of MLB's brightest stars and carries just as much hype in international play. It will be exciting to see him play in the World Baseball Classic before returning to the Angels for the regular season.

Some folks around major-league baseball see the Los Angeles Dodgers as the very early favorite to sign Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani if he reaches free agency after the 2023 season. The Dodgers are perennial winners in a geographically desirable area for Ohtani, and they also cut up to $40 million out of their payroll. The Dodgers won't be the only team going after the 28-year-old Japanese superstar, and he's sure to break records with his next contract on the open market if he isn't traded this summer. If not for Aaron Judge breaking the American League home run record in a single season last year, Ohtani would have likely won the AL MVP. He can do it all both on the mound and at the plate.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will reportedly make a Spring Training start on Tuesday, February 28, per a tweet from MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger on Wednesday. According to Bollinger's tweet, Ohtani "was originally slated to start March 1." Also per Bollinger's tweet, the veteran will also serve as the designated hitter in Sunday and Monday's contests. The 28-year-old made 28 starts last season for the Angels, logging a 2.33 ERA and a 2.40 FIP in 166 innings while adding 219 strikeouts and surrendering 44 walks. At the plate, he hit.273 with a .356 on-base percentage, 34 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 666 plate appearances.

While the Los Angeles Angels and designated hitter/starting pitcher star Shohei Ohtani are open to potential contract-extension talks, Ohtani's agent, Nez Balelo, said that they are taking things "one day at a time." Balelo said, "Shohei's earned the right to play through the year, explore free agency, and we will see where that shakes out." This is not all that surprising, as the 28-year-old is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2023 season and would be one of the biggest free agents in some time, given his stellar performance as a hitter and pitcher. Ohtani will continue to be one of fantasy baseball's top players, regardless of where he plays in the future.

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Thursday that starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will get the Opening Day nod on March 30 on the road against the Oakland Athletics. It's a no-brainer and shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. The 28-year-old should also get the Angels' home opener on April 7 in a much tougher matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ohtani is expected to pitch more on five days of rest in 2023 after he made 16 of his 28 starts in 2022 on six days of rest. It will allow him to make more starts, but it could also affect his effectiveness on the mound. The two-way Japanese superstar and 2021 American League MVP is an absolute must-start every time he takes the mound as a fantasy ace.