Shohei Ohtani won't be pitching again this season after suffering a torn ulnar collateral ligament, but he will reportedly remain in the Los Angeles Angels lineup as a hitter.
According to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, Ohtani plans on being with the Angels for their road trip to face the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Oakland Athletics that starts Friday. The plan is for him to hit in those games even though he will no longer be anchoring their rotation.
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