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What can Angels expect from Ohtani?
One of the biggest storylines of 2018 took a disheartening turn when it was announced Shohei Ohtani would need Tommy John surgery, effectively keeping him out of pitching duties until 2020.
After playing five seasons in Japan, the two-way sensation made the move to Los Angeles and quickly put together an impressive season, earning the 2018 American League Rookie of the Year award in decisive fashion. He posted a slash line of .285/.361/.564 with 22 home runs and 61 RBI along with a 3.31 ERA in 10 starts. Ohtani is expected to return to action in May as a DH. garner a monumental sized contract. There is an added sense of urgency for the franchise to leave its mark on the postseason in 2019. — Jay Cannon