Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said the plan is for starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (finger) to pitch the first game after next week's All-Star break on Friday at home against the division-rival Houston Astros. Ohtani has dealt with blister issues in his last couple of starts, and he allowed a season-high-tying five runs on seven hits (two homers) while walking four and striking out five in five innings in a loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. He has remained in the starting lineup as a designated hitter, so the blister issue obviously isn't too serious of an issue for the two-way superstar. And hopefully the extra rest during next week's All-Star break will allow him to put the blister in the rearview mirror. Ohtani is a must-start in fantasy lineups as a pitcher with his 132 strikeouts in 100 1/3 innings over 17 starts.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (finger) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Ohtani made an early exit during Tuesday's start due to a blister issue on his finger. That being said, the right-hander won't pitch during the All-Star Game. However, this injury isn't going to be enough to hold Ohtani out of the lineup. He'll bat third and serve as the designated hitter versus right-hander Seth Lugo. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Ohtani back in there for Wednesday's game.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) pitched five innings on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres but was lifted after throwing just 88 pitches and came off the mound with the trainer. He stayed in the game as the DH, but according to Sam Blum of The Athletic, the superstar is suffering from a blister on his middle finger. Ohtani is the AL MVP favorite right now, as he's slashing .300/.387/.658 with 31 home runs and owns a 3.32 ERA with 132 punchouts. Clearly, the 28-year-old can still hit, but fantasy managers should stay updated about his status as a starting pitcher.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (finger) is having his next start against the San Diego Padres put off until Tuesday versus Joe Musgrove in place of Monday. Swingman Jaime Barria will take the hill on Monday vs. Blake Snell instead. Ohtani sustained a cracked fingernail in last Tuesday's game with the Chicago White Sox, but the two-way superstar shook it off to launch an insurance home run as a hitter late in the 4-2 win. Ohtani boasts an MLB-best 5.7 hits per nine innings and AL-high 12.0 strikeouts per nine frames over 95 1/3 innings this year. Fantasy managers should ensure the MVP front runner is slotted in as a pitcher for the Fourth of July.

As of now, Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani (fingernail) is scheduled to make his next start on Monday at the San Diego Padres. If his fingernail is an issue, they could always push him back a day or two. Ohtani left his start early on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox due to a cracked fingernail on his pitching hand, but it didn't cause him any issues at the plate, as he 3-for-3 with two home runs in the 4-2 win. The 28-year-old might be a bit more risky in his next start if he stays on schedule, but the matchup is a nice one against the struggling Padres, so he should remain in all starting fantasy lineups. Ohtani still only gave up a run while fanning 10 in 6 1/3 frames on Tuesday night, and he's struck out 22 hitters in 13 1/3 innings while giving up only two runs in his last two starts.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/pitcher Shohei Ohtani (finger) will remain in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The two-way superstar was removed from Tuesday's start due to a cracked fingernail. This appears to be a minor issue and it won't keep Ohtani out the lineup on Wednesday. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat second versus right-hander Lucas Giolito. Although, it's uncertain if he'll make his next start versus the San Diego Padres on Monday. Fantasy managers will have to check back later for another update on his status.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (fingernail) found another way to turn heads in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. The 28-year-old saw his start cut slightly short by a cracked fingernail, but still managed 10 strikeouts over six and one-third innings of one-run ball before exiting for his seventh win of the year. The nick wasn't enough to remove Ohtani from the lineup as a batter; the two-way showstopper also went 3-for-3, smashing two solo home runs with one coming after the setback in the seventh frame. We're simply running out of words to describe the spectacle of what Ohtani is accomplishing on a daily basis. The AL MVP front runner boasts an MLB-best 28 homers, 64 RBI, .654 SLG, and 1.040 OPS with 11 stolen bases over 306 at-bats. Ohtani also sports a 3.02 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 127:39 K:BB across 95 1/3 innings. Simply amazing.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani has automatically earned the starting DH spot in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle by being the leading American League vote-getter through Phase 1. Ohtani is truly a one-of-a-kind ballplayer that just does things that the vast majority of players just can't do on a baseball field. The 28-year-old two-way Japanese superstar has now made his third straight All-Star team and currently leads the league with 24 home runs, 58 RBI, a .993 OPS and 175 total bases. In addition, he's added 14 doubles, three triples, 10 stolen bases and 49 runs scored as a hitter in 74 games. As a pitcher, he's gone 6-3 with a 3.13 ERA (3.95 FIP), 1.04 WHIP, 37 walks and 117 K's in 89 innings over 15 starts. There's nothing he can't do.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani faced some discomfort while pitching after tweaking his ankle while covering first base early against the Dodgers Wednesday. However, Ohtani powered through the pain to dominate during the contest. Throughout seven innings, he struck out 12 batters and allowed only one run. Unfortunately, despite his remarkable efforts, Ohtani was not supported by his teammate's bats, as they produced zero runs and he ended up with a tough-luck loss. Nevertheless, the 28-year-old multi-talented star, known for his abilities as a pitcher and hitter, has a strong 3.13 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP in 89 innings pitched in 2023.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is now scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The fantasy superstar was originally slated to face the Rockies at Coors Field on Friday but they skipped Jaime Barria in the rotation or order to give Reid Detmers and Ohtani starts against the Dodgers. The 28-year-old phenom owns a 6-2 record, 3.29 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 105:35 K/BB ratio across 82 innings (14 starts).

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani shined with two home runs during a 2-for-4 evening with four RBI in the team's wild 9-6 extra-inning win over the Texas Rangers on Monday. The 28-year-old now stands atop the AL with 20 long balls this year. Ohtani has a stratospheric .396 AVG with eight big flies and 17 RBI over his last 13 games. The two-way sensation is slashing a spectacular .291/.362/.593 with the aforementioned 20 taters, 50 RBI, and nine stolen bases this season. Ohtani might very well be on the way to his second MVP award in the last three campaigns. Fantasy managers should just enjoy the ride.

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.