‘This time it’s the oblique’ Ohtani, 50 home runs elusive after all

Shohei Ohtani (29, Los Angeles Angels) is off the mound after tearing a ligament in his elbow, and there’s a chance he won’t even be able to step up to the plate. His 50 home runs in his rookie season are now virtually impossible.바카라

Ohtani missed the Angels’ home game against the Baltimore Orioles on May 5 at Angels Stadium in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Ohtani was initially scheduled to start the game as the designated hitter. However, Ohtani suffered a sudden right oblique strain that forced him out of the game.

The strain occurred after batting practice. The results of the examination are still pending, but he could be placed on the disabled list.

If Ohtani is placed on the disabled list with this oblique injury, he could be considered out for the season. This is because the Angels have little chance of making the postseason.

Previously, Ohtani suffered a torn ligament in his right elbow late last month. As a result, he will no longer pitch this season.

Combine that with an injury that could end his season as a hitter, and Ohtani’s chances of reaching 50 home runs in a season are slipping away. He currently has 44.

Ohtani’s previous record for home runs in a season was 46 in 2021, the year he won his first American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. It seemed certain that he would surpass that mark this season.

His 44th home run of the season came on April 24. However, Ohtani went 10 games without a home run, starting with the second game of a doubleheader on April 24. This was compounded by an oblique injury.

At worst, Ohtani will finish the season with 44 homers. And even if he’s not out for the season, one trip to the disabled list could put him over the 50-homer mark.

Of course, 50 homers and an MVP award are not the same thing. Ohtani is already a lock to win his second MVP award. It may not be unanimous, but the MVP award is a given.

If Ohtani is lost for the season with this injury, he will finish the year with a .304 batting average, 44 home runs, 95 RBI, 102 runs scored, 151 hits, a 0.412 OPS, and a 1.066 slugging percentage.

Shohei Ohtani (29, Los Angeles Angels) is off the mound after tearing a ligament in his elbow, and there’s a chance he won’t even be able to step up to the plate. His 50 home runs in his rookie season are now virtually impossible.바카라 Ohtani missed the Angels’ home game against the Baltimore Orioles on…