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.

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that it will be a normal start for right-hander Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of a doubleheader. Nevin doesn't want to push Ohtani, but he felt great in his last bullpen session and flat-ground session over the last few days. The 29-year-old two-way superstar took a break from pitching because of fatigue, so he'll be on plenty of rest in the matchup with Cincy on Wednesday. The three-time All-Star should be returned to starting fantasy lineups. In his last three outings, he hasn't given up an earned run while walking seven and striking out 17 in 19 innings pitched.

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is still scheduled to make his next start on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Ohtani, who has had some issues with cramping recently, skipped his last start on the mound due to fatigue. After getting some much-needed rest, the 29-year-old right-hander will rejoin the starting rotation to take on Cincinnati. The Japanese All-Star had a rough patch on the mound in early July due to blister issues on his pitching hand, but he hasn't allowed an earned run while walking seven and striking out 17 in 19 innings over his last three starts against the Tigers, Mariners and Giants. Despite a tricky matchup against Cincinnati, fantasy managers will want to get Ohtani back in their starting lineups next week as a pitcher.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (arm) will make his next start next week against the Cincinnati Reds, likely on Wednesday. The superstar was scratched from his start on Tuesday due to right arm fatigue, so this is good news for fantasy managers. Ohtani has been sensational again on the mound, posting a 3.17 ERA, 31.4% strikeout rate, 1.06 WHIP, and a 10-5 record across 22 starts. Along with his .306 batting average, 42 long balls, and 17 steals, the 29-year-old is arguably the most valuable player in all of baseball and is a must-start in every league.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani continued his impressive campaign versus the Houston Astros on Sunday. The 29-year-old blasted a 448-foot home run off Parker Mushinski in the sixth inning to give the Halos a 2-0 lead. That run would end up being the difference maker in the 2-1 victory over the Astros. The lefty slugger also walked and stole a base in this contest. Ohtani is now slashing .305/.408/.665 with 41 homers, 84 RBI and 17 stolen bases this season.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani is skipping his next start against Texas on Wednesday, per manager Phil Nevin. He's just dealing with some fatigue so the Angels are giving him some extra rest. He'll toe the rubber against the Reds at home in his next turn. Ohtani has compiled a 10-5 record, 3.17 ERA, 1.064 WHIP, and 165:54 K/BB ratio across 130 2/3 innings (22 starts) as a pitcher this year. Oh, he's also hit 40 home runs and driven in 83 runs with a 1.068 OPS as a designated hitter.

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani (finger) has recovered from the cramping in his right middle finger and he's scheduled to make his next start on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, according to manager Phil Nevin. Ohtani has been dealing with cramping issues recently, and he's also dealt with some fingernail issues dating back to early July, but he's been given the green light to pitch next week. The 29-year-old All-Star looked just fine in his in his last start on Aug. 3 against the Seattle Mariners before leaving early, going four shutout innings with one walk and four strikeouts. Ohtani hasn't been quite as good on the mound as he has been with the bat in 2023, but he'll still be a must-start in fantasy as a pitcher on Wednesday against the Gigantes.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (hand) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second on Friday against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Luis Castillo. Ohtani left his start on the mound prematurely on Thursday night against the M's due to cramping in his right middle finger. However, he stayed in the game as the DH and hit his major-league-leading 40th homer of the season in a losing effort. Ohtani is unsure if he'll be skipped in the starting rotation -- it's up to the team brass -- but he seems to be in no danger of missing time as a batter. The 29-year-old Japanese All-Star has been a bit more impressive as a hitter this year, too, batting .310/.413/.685 with a 1.098 OPS, 82 RBI, 14 steals and 84 runs scored. He's hitting .355 (22-for-62) with eight homers, 11 RBI, three steals and 21 runs in 19 games since the All-Star break. Keep him in your starting fantasy lineups.

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani (finger) said he was dealing with cramping in his right middle finger during his start on Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners, and he doesn't know if he'll need to skip his next start. The cramping caused him to depart after four innings on the mound, holding the M's scoreless on three hits while walking one and striking out four to drop his season ERA to 3.32 as a hurler. The 29-year-old two-way superstar has had issues with cramping in his legs recently as well, but he stayed in the game as the designated hitter and went 2-for-2 with his major-league-leading 40th homer of the year, two walks and two runs scored. The cramping issues are a bit concerning, but the Angels still don't seem terribly worried. Whenever Ohtani is on the mound or as the DH, the bottom line is that he needs to be in all starting fantasy lineups.

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani (hand, fingers) left his start early on Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners with cramping in his right hand and fingers. Cramps have plagued Ohtani a few times in recent weeks, although before he had been dealing with leg cramps. The good news is he's staying in the game as the team's designated hitter, but it's something that should concern the Angels and fantasy managers moving forward. The 29-year-old two-way superstar might be getting to a point where his body is beginning to break down. He was solid on the mound in four innings before departing, allowing no runs on three hits while walking one and striking out four to lower his season ERA to 3.32. Until further notice, he remains a must-start in fantasy lineups as a pitcher and hitter.