Phil Nevin, Manager Of The Los Angeles Angels, Stated That Shohei Ohtani’s Operation Was A Success | The USA Print – THE USA PRINT

A few days ago the season ended for Shohei Ohtani, who needed surgery on his right elbow after a torn ligament. The Japanese underwent surgery last Tuesday and recently came out of it.

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin He stated that Ohtani’s operation was a success and there were no difficulties of any kind. In addition to the fact that the player is seen to be in good humor, according to the strategist of the ninth Angelina.

“He is in a good mood. He knows everything went well with the surgery. He is in the recovery process right now”Nevin confirmed to the press after Wednesday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

On August 23, Ohtani tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. An injury that he already suffered in 2018. The Japanese will have enough recovery time and it is estimated that by the Opening Day of the 2024 season he will be ready to take over as a hitter. Although he still won’t be able to take the mound as a pitcher until 2025.

Team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache operated on Ohtani at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles. And he stated in a statement that “They decided to reinforce the healthy ligament instead.”

Despite the injury at the end of the season, Ohtani had an excellent campaign that would be leading him to his second American League MVP award. 44 home runs, 96 RBIs, 20 stolen bases and a .304 batting average They have the Japanese as the favorite to win the award.

Ohtani will enter free agency at a disadvantage

After the World Series, Shohei Ohtani will be a free agentHey will be able to agree with any team in the Major Leagues. Although the dynamics of the game changed considerably, leaving the 28-year-old Japanese at a negotiating disadvantage.

Well, until before his injury, Ohtani was quoted in an agreement of at least 8 years worth more than $500 million dollars. Due to his versatility as a hitter and pitcher.

However, surgery on his elbow will keep him off the mound at least until 2025. This new scenario could affect negotiations and the $500 million dollars he could receive under contract may be considerably reduced because he would only play as a hitter.

For now Ohtani has time to recover and wait for interested teams to come with their proposals once he becomes a free agent. Some of the franchises that are rumored to negotiate with Ohtani are: New York Mets, Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers

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