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Shohei Ohtani undergoing elbow surgery is 'inevitable,' his agent confirms - but he remains coy over whether Angels star needs a second Tommy John procedure
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Shohei Ohtani has elbow procedure, expects to play next season - Los Angeles Times
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Elbow surgery 'inevitable' for Angels' Shohei Ohtani, agent says – NBC Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani has elbow surgery, expected to be hitting by 2024 and pitching by 2025
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Shohei Ohtani's Tommy John surgery successful
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The Los Angeles Angels' two-way player Shohei Ohtani shows teammates Fotografía de noticias - Getty Images
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani has elbow surgery; doctor says he likely can hit in 2024 and pitch in 2025
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani completes Tommy John rehab, eyes 2-way role in '20 - ESPN
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Ohtani elbow hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Shohei Ohtani has elbow procedure, expects to play next season - Los Angeles Times
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Angels News: Shohei Ohtani's Agent Says Surgery Won't Impact His Ability to DH Next Year - Los Angeles Angels
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Shohei Ohtani's elbow surgery went well, the Los Angeles Angels' 2-way star says, as doctor hopes for early 2024 return to batting