Ohtani will only hit next season.

[Maulbert]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery Tuesday, and his doctor said he expects the two-way star will be available as a hitter on opening day next season and will return to the mound as a pitcher in 2025.

Shohei Ohtani has elbow surgery, expects to hit in '24, pitch in '25

Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery Tuesday, and his doctor said he expects the Angels' two-way star will be available as a hitter on Opening Day next season and will return to the mound as a pitcher in 2025.

www.espn.com

This will lower his contract considerably, I expect.

 

[Crizilla]

I thought this would happen. Honestly the human body cannot pitch and hit at an elite level for very long. His career will be much longer if he sticks to mostly hitting.

 

[m0ng0]

Maybe make him a closer

 

[QWERTY]

I'm glad.

Now he can try to get 70 home runs next season.

And If Judge is making 40mill per year, then 50 or 55 mil isn't crazy or impossible.

 

[Sports Hernia]

Shohei Ohtani has elbow surgery, expects to hit in '24, pitch in '25

Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery Tuesday, and his doctor said he expects the Angels' two-way star will be available as a hitter on Opening Day next season and will return to the mound as a pitcher in 2025.

www.espn.com

This will lower his contract considerably, I expect.

Not far enough for John Stanton’s low ball offers.