Angels’ Ohtani returns from DL

The Los Angeles Angels activated two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani from the 10-day DL. Ohtani and his injured right elbow are only cleared to hit for now, but he’ll be re-evaluated as a pitcher in three weeks. Ohtani received stem cell therapy and a platelet-rich plasma injection to help heal the Grade 2 sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament.

Yankees: Second baseman Gleyber Torres was placed on the 10-day DL (strained hip).

Also, CC Sabathia’s win Wednesday was the 243rd of his career, tying Hall of Famer Juan Marichal for 53rd on baseball’s career list.

Rangers: Reliever Tony Barnette went on the 10-day DL (shoulder strain) a day after leaving a game in the middle of a batter.

Reds: Traded RHP Dylan Floro and a minor league pitcher to the Dodgers for two minor league pitchers. put a jersey on of another team you do support.”

A cloud hung over Froome after a urine sample taken during the Vuelta in September showed a concentration of the asthma drug salbutamol that was twice the permitted level. After months of silence, the UCI said Froome’s result did not represent an adverse finding, which could have led him to be stripped of his Vuelta victory. The UCI’s ruling ensured he could compete at the Tour after race organizer ASO had informed Team Sky it would forbid Froome from entering until the doping case was decided.

His use of asthma medication has been well documented and he often uses inhalers during races. World Anti-Doping Agency rules state an athlete can be cleared for excessive salbutamol use if he proves it was due to an appropriate therapeutic dosage. Froome is aiming to join Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain as the only riders to win the Tour five times.