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Ohtani has elbow surgery. His doctor expects hitting return by opening day '24 and pitching by '25
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Was Shohei Ohtani Just a Dream?
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Shohei Ohtani Gets Brutally Honest About Angels' Mindset Following 2 Straight Losses to Dodgers - Los Angeles Angels
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Shohei Ohtani follows early exit on mound with 40th homer, but Mariners sting Angels in 9th – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound with Angels ends quickly – Orange County Register
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Angels failed to stop Shohei Ohtani from a disastrous injury that alters his future, Sports
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani faces questions about future in wake of UCL injury
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Shohei Ohtani hits 40th HR after start cut short by finger cramps - ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani fine with Angels' plan to delay mound return
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Angels rookie Shohei Ohtani nearly perfect in Big A mound debut – San Bernardino Sun