Shohei Ohtani underwent elbow surgery on Tuesday according to a statement his agent released through the Los Angeles Angels. Though it doesn't specify what the specific procedure was, we all assume it was Tommy John surgery. The statement claims Ohtani will be healthy enough to hit at the start of the 2024 season, and he aims to return to the mound in 2025.
Here's the full statement from Nez Balelo, Ohtani's agent:
Ohtani himself took to Instagram to announce he'd undergone surgery:
