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Shohei Ohtani Absent From Angels Lineup vs. Mets on Sunday

The Los Angeles Angels are using Sunday Night Baseball as a chance to get reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani some extra rest. The Halos are off on Monday, still electing to give Ohtani the night off as they go for the series win against the New York Mets.

— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) June 12, 2022

Ohtani leads the MLB with 60 appearances this season, pulling double-duty as a hitter and pitcher in ten contests. The Silver Slugger has fallen off last season’s MVP pace but remains proficient at the plate, with a .