Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCL and will not pitch again in the 2023 season, according to Anaheim Angels general manager Perry Minasian. Minasian made the announcement last night after the Angels were swept by the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader.
Ohtani started game one of the doubleheader, but was lifted in the second inning due to arm soreness. Ohtani underwent an MRI between games of the doubleheader, which revealed the torn UCL. Despite the torn UCL, Ohtani will continue to DH, and was 1 for 5 in the second game of the doubleheader.
Ohtani suffered a UCL tear in 2018 and, after attempting to go the non-surgical route, ended up having Tommy John surgery in 2018.