Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery next week, days after the 2018 regular season ends. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will perform the procedure in Los Angeles, the Angels announced Tuesday afternoon.
Ohtani, who was not made available to media immediately, was in the lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium.
Ohtani is expected to keep his role as a key cog of the Angels’ offense next season. His return to the batting lineup will hinge on his progress in the recovery process; however, he will not be able to pitch competitively until 2020.