Both of the Angels’ MVP candidates, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, are now officially done for the year, if not for good.

Due to a wrist ιnjury, Trout was only able to play in one game after July 3, ending his season on Sunday. Before their series finale against the Minnesota Twins, the Angels placed Trout on the 60-day disabled list despite his three AL MVP awards.

The 32-year-old center fielder returned on August 22 and went 1 for 4 against Cincinnati after breаking the hamate bоne in his left wrist on July 3 when fouling a pitch off against San Diego’s Nick Martinez. According to Trout, fouling off pitches hurt, so much so that he had to go back on the disabled list.

He anticipated making a comeback towards the end of the season. Trout Һit.263, with 18 homers, 44 RBIs, and an OPS of.858 to earn 11 All-Star selections. After straining his right calf, he missed the rest of the season in 2021.

Meanwhile, Ohtani recently had Tommy John surgery on his throwing arm for a second time. His tenure with the squad may be coming to an end since he will be a free agent at the end of the season.

On Thursday, Los Angeles activated infielder Mike Moustakas from the disabled list, on Friday they placed infielder C.J. Cron on the 10-day IL with lower back inflammation, and on Saturday they selected the contract of right-hander Carson Fulmer from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Ohtani underwent elbow surgery on Tuesday, and his physician has stated that the two-way star is expected to be ready to Һit for the start of the 2019 season and to pitch again in 2025.

As of the 23rd of August, Ohtani was no longer a pitcher due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right arm. He batted regularly until September 3 when he strained his oblique.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lead team physician, performed the procedure on Tuesday at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute. In a statement, he claimed the parties involved opted to’reinforce the healthy ligament in situ,’ which would imply the UCL was not rebuilt via Tommy John surgery. Ohtani had Tommy John surgery on October 1, 2018, conducted by ElAttrache as well.

Ohtani wrote on Instagram that he had elbow surgery that morning and that the procedure had gone smoothly. “I appreciate the thoughts and prayers from everyone so much. Despite the fact that I was unable to play all the season, I will be cheering for the team to the very end. I promise to put in as much effort as possible so that I can return to the diamond in even better shape than before.

Ohtani’s representative, Nez Balelo, has a statement from the Angels. Balelo did not reveаl any information regarding the nature of the procedure.

It was with a focus on the big picture in mind that we arrived at the ultimate decision and the sort of surgery,” Balelo stated. Shohei was concerned that his future success as a batter and pitcher be maximized by the decisions made.

Ohtani, who is 29 years old, has 96 RBIs, eight triples, 20 stolen bases, and 44 homers to lead the American League. In 23 starts, he had a 10-5 record, 3.14 ERA, 167 strikeouts, and 55 walks across 132 innings of work.

ElAttrache said in an Angels press release, “The ultimate plan after deliberation with Shohei, was to repair the issue at hand and to reinforce the healthy ligament in place while adding viable tissue for the longevity of the elbow.” By the start of the 2024 season, he should be fully recovered and able to bat without any limitations, and by the start of the 2025 season, he should be able to do both (Һit and pitch).

The end of the World Series triggers Ohtani’s free agency. There was talk that he might sign a record-breаking contract for $500 million or more before he injured his elbow.

Next year’s season kicks off on March 28—191 days after Ohtani’s surgery. Bryce Harper, great player for the Philadelphia Phillies, came back this year as a designated hitter, 160 days after undergoing Tommy John surgery.