Los Angeles Angels outfielder/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (oblique) cleared out his locker at Angel Stadium on Friday. The Angels will offer a statement on the 29-year-old's situation on Saturday, as Jeff Fletcher notes that they are aware of this development. Ohtani was last seen in Anaheim's lineup on Sep. 3 before straining his oblique during batting practice on Sep. 4. The Angels could be preparing to turn their attention toward Ohtani's likely surgery to repair his torn UCL, as well as his impending free agency this winter. If this indeed signals a wrap for Ohtani in 2023, then what a show the two-way superstar put on. The AL MVP front runner hit .304 (151-for-497) with an AL-best .412 OBP, 44 home runs and eight triples to go with 95 RBI, 102 runs scored, and 20 stolen bases. As a pitcher, he garnered a 3.14 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 167:55 K:BB over 132 innings. The Halos will clear things up later on Saturday.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (oblique, elbow) is still out of the lineup Friday night against the Detroit Tigers. Ohtani last played on Sept. 3 in Oakland and it's looking increasingly likely that he may not make it back this season. There has been no word that the Angels plan to shut him down, but time is quickly running out for him to make a return. It's been a rough end to the season for Ohtani, who has been relegated to just hitting duties due to him tearing his UCL.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Ohtani was slated to return on Monday, but was scratched ahead of the contest. The 29-year-old will miss Tuesday's game as well, which makes nine straight games that Ohtani has sat out. The team continues to list Ohtani as day-to-day, but it seems increasingly likely that he'll head to the injured list. Matt Thaiss will bat sixth and serve as the designated hitter versus right-hander Bryan Woo on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (oblique, elbow) was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners. Mike Moustakas is now serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup against Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert. It looked like the 29-year-old two-way superstar was going to return to action for the first time in a week due to a tight right oblique, but instead he'll miss yet another game to begin the week. The Japanese All-Star should be returned to all starting fantasy lineups whenever he does return, as he's still leading the league in home runs (44), triples (eight), on-base percentage (.412), slugging percentage (.654), OPS (1.066) and total bases (325) in 599 plate appearances as a hitter in 2023.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (oblique) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert. Oblique inflammation has sidelined the two-way star for the last week but he will return and hit second Monday night in Seattle. Of course, it's been a massive season for Ohtani who has hit .304 with 44 home runs and 20 stolen bases across 599 plate appearances while tossing a 3.14 ERA along with a 31.5% K% across 132 innings on the mound. While he won't pitch for the remainder of the 2023 season due to an elbow issue, Ohtani appears set to reclaim everyday DH duties when healthy down the stretch.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (oblique) may start in Seattle on Monday, according to manager Phil Nevin. Nevin also said Ohtani could be available off the bench Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. The all-world player last played Sep 3 and has been out with oblique inflammation. The Angels have been cautious with Ohtani this week, considering him day-to-day each game but electing not to play him. Fantasy managers are surely hoping to have Ohtani back in the playoffs as he could carry a lineup to victory if he were to get hot.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. This marks the sixth game in a row that Ohtani has missed due to inflammation in his right oblique. The right-hander is also dealing with a UCL tear in his elbow that will require surgery. The Angels were hopeful that Ohtani could keep hitting even with the elbow issue. At this point, the team should probably shut down Ohtani for the season. The Halos aren't in the playoff picture, so there's no reason to risk Ohtani getting even more injured. For now, Ohtani is considered as day-to-day, but we'll see how long that lasts. Matt Thaiss will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth versus right-hander Lucas Giolito on Saturday.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 29-year-old will miss his fifth game in a row as he continues to nurse an oblique issue. Ohtani is expected to undergo elbow surgery at the end of the season, so he already wasn't pitching. At this point, the Angels might as well just shut him down for the season and allow Ohtani to get healthy. It remains to be seen if the Angels plan to do that. In the meantime, Chad Wallach will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth versus left-hander Logan Allen on Friday.

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (oblique, elbow) didn't end up taking any swings like he had planned on Wednesday. Ohtani went to the batting cages to loosen up, but felt that he needed to take the night off. However, Nevin said the team still isn't considering putting Ohtani on the injured list at the moment while he deals with a minor right-oblique injury. The 29-year-old Japanese All-Star is also dealing with a right-elbow injury that will require an offseason procedure, but the Angels think Ohtani can finish out the year as their primary designated hitter. Fantasy managers should continue to consider Ohtani day-to-day and check to see if he's in Thursday's starting lineup against the Cleveland Guardians.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (oblique, elbow) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Ohtani felt something in his right oblique while taking batting practice and has been held out since, but he's managed to avoid going on the injured list for now and is considered day-to-day after tests showed just some minor inflammation. Of course, the 29-year-old Japanese All-Star is also dealing with a right-elbow injury that is going to eventually require an offseason procedure that could keep him from pitching all of the 2024 season. Plenty of teams will still be interested in the free-agent to be, but it will surely affect his value on the open market. Ohtani currently leads the league in homers (44), runs (102), triples (eight), walks (91), on-base percentage (.412), OPS (1.066) and total bases (325), so hopefully he can return as the Angels DH on Thursday against the Guardians.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) has been out of the lineup for the past two contests. But according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group, an injured list stint won't be necessary for the two-way star. Fantasy managers can still consider him day-to-day, though, as test results revealed some inflammation in his right oblique. Ohtani's had a rough few weeks, as the club shut him down from pitching for the rest of the 2023 campaign after he suffered a partial tear in his UCL in late August and will eventually need surgery to repair it. Still, fantasy owners can take advantage of his bat when he returns to action, as he's slashed .304/.412/.654 with 44 bombs, 102 runs, 95 RBI, and 20 steals across 135 games.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) is out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles. This doesn't come as much of a surprise considering Ohtani is battling two injuries right now. The good news is that Angels' manager Phil Nevin said Ohtani is feeling improved. Fantasy managers can consider Ohtani as day-to-day right now, but there remains the chance of him being placed on the injured list. The Angels aren't really in the playoff hunt, so resting Ohtani for the remainder of the season is a possibility. The team has not released their lineup for Tuesday's contest, so it's uncertain who is going to be the designated hitter on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said Monday that starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) is pretty sore and that the team will know more about his oblique on Tuesday after further testing, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. The two-way star was scratched from the lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Orioles with right-oblique tightness. Fantasy managers have already lost Ohtani as a pitcher due to a partial tear in his ulnar collateral ligament, and it would be an even bigger blow if they lose his stellar bat as well. They should keep an eye out for further news on Tuesday.

Nez Balelo, the agent of Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) said Monday that it is "inevitable" that he will have "some kind of procedure" to repair the partial tear in his right ulnar collateral ligament. However, he also said that "Shohei is going to be in somebody's lineup next year, DH-ing when the bell rings." Ohtani was shut down from pitching at the end of August but has still been hitting and owns a .304/.412/.654 slash line with 44 home runs, 95 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. Ohtani, who is poised to be one of the most intriguing free agents this winter, now has a good deal of uncertainty around him. While he has proven to be a top fantasy asset with his hitting skills alone, how he treats his elbow, and when, will determine his potential fantasy value in 2024.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (oblique) was scratched from the lineup ahead of his team's Monday game against the Baltimore Orioles. Ohtani is reportedly dealing with tightness in his right oblique and will take a seat as the Angels kick off their early-week series against Baltimore. Brandon Drury will shift from second base to DH while Michael Stefanic enters the lineup at the keystone. Look for the Angels to update their star hitter's status in the near future.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is serving as the designated hitter and batting in the two-hole on Friday against the New York Mets and right-hander Kodai Senga. Ohtani received bad news on Wednesday night when he was diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow, and he won't pitch again the rest of the season. The 29-year-old Japanese All-Star could need to have the second Tommy John procedure of his career, but until that is decided, he's expected to continue serving as the Angels' everyday DH. Ohtani has been better as a hitter in 2023, and he currently leads the league in runs scored (97), triples (seven), home runs (44), walks (78), on-base percentage (.405), slugging percentage (.664), OPS (1.069) and total bases (310) in 126 games.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will travel with the Angels to New York this weekend, and it looks like he'll continue to play as the designated hitter while he decides the next course of action with the UCL tear in his right elbow. Late last night, the Angels announced that Ohtani will not pitch again in 2023 due to his UCL tear, but it remains to be seen if he'll undergo Tommy John surgery for the second time on his right elbow. Fantasy managers that have Ohtani the pitcher rostered can drop him in single-year leagues, but he should still be useful as a hitter as long he continues to DH. The 29-year-old Japanese All-Star currently leads the league with 44 home runs, 97 runs scored, seven triples, 78 walks, a .664 slugging percentage, a 1.069 OPS, 310 total bases and 16 intentional walks in 126 games.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow and won't pitch again this season. Ohtani was removed from his start early in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday due to arm fatigue, but this is much worse news. The 29-year-old right-handed hurler could eventually need the second Tommy John surgery of his career, which would keep him out of action for around a full year as a pitcher. The good news is that Ohtani will continue to serve as the Angels' designated hitter the rest of the way. Fantasy managers in redraft leagues that have Ohtani rostered as a pitcher can go ahead and drop him now. He'll finish 2023 season with a strong 3.17 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 22 starts.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (arm) is back after making an early exit during Wednesday's first game of the doubleheader versus the Cincinnati Reds. The 29-year-old was reportedly pulled out of Wednesday's day game due to arm fatigue. Before exiting, Ohtani blasted his 44th home run of the season. The good news is, Ohtani is back in the lineup for the nightcap. He'll bat second and serve as the designated hitter versus right-hander Lyon Richardson.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (arm) left his start on the mound early in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds due to arm fatigue. Ohtani left with trainers after throwing just 26 pitches. In his 1 1/3 innings scoreless innings of work, he walked one, struck out two and didn't allow a hit. The Japanese All-Star also hit his 44th home run of the season as the designated hitter early in this contest. Ohtani took a break from starting for two weeks due to arm fatigue, and it apparently hasn't gone away, so fantasy managers should prepare for more time off as a pitcher in the coming weeks. For now, consider him day-to-day as a hurler. Despite the arm issues, Ohtani hasn't allowed a run in his last four outings.