Monitoring the real state of health of the Japanese star, Shohei Ohtanihas been a mystery even for the sources closest to the team Los Angeles Dodgers. Since the Asian suffered the illness, even in Los Angeles Angelsthe reports were scarce, beyond that announcement that noted the absence of the two-way for the remainder of the campaign, it did not exist anymore.
The injury of Ohtani showed everything to undergo surgery with the method of Tommy John, due to the tear of the ulnar collateral ligament that he suffered in his right elbow in September. In addition, a more complicated recovery was expected, because it could have been his second operation of the same nature.
However, the player himself commented on the day of his presentation with Dodgers, that the surgery he underwent was not as invasive as the last one and that the recovery process he will have would be more harmonious than the first opportunity.
But beyond this, the definition «Tommy John» It does not appear in recent reports, it has only been called the work done by the specialist doctor, Neal ElAttracheas “elbow surgery”.
“The final decision and type of procedure was made with great emphasis on the big picture”said Nez BaleloAgent Ohtani in that opportunity. “Shohei wanted to make sure that the direction he took allowed him to hit and pitch for many, many more years.”
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Shohei Ohtani showed scar in Los Angeles
The Japanese giant has been characterized as a rather reserved personality. Ohtani He lives a life away from the spotlight and his private actions are only his and his surroundings.
Due to this, most likely the Asian preferred to carry out his process in a hermetic manner, without so many guesses from the specialized press.
Despite not having a clear idea of the surgery he underwent Shohei Ohtani In September, the phenomenal player showed the mark that his elbow will show from now on.
The wound has an extension of at least 12cmwhich remains visible due to the recentness of the matter. Ohtani When addressing the media, he extended his arm to take his head and the mark was exposed to everyone present at the venue. DodgerFest 2024.
This scar generated the trend of the Japanese name on social networks, since it is the first visual opportunity to understand the process of Ohtani. Furthermore, the new player of Dodgers He explained how the recovery path is going to date.
«As far as hitting goes, I’m already swinging close to 100%, so I feel like as long as everything goes as planned, I should be ready for Opening Day in Korea.»let fall Shohei in his speech to Spectrum Spornet.
Besides, Ohtani appreciated his first presence at the Festival, “It’s the first time I’m in front of all the Dodgers fans with my Dodgers jersey on, it’s a great feeling and I can’t wait.”
In this way, the Japanese cleared up some doubts and allowed himself to be seen without filters in front of those who will be his new fans in The Angels.
2024-02-05 03:54:37
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