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The prior week in MLB was about a player placed on the injured list with a season-ending injury, a team in the American League has fired their chief baseball executive after four seasons, and an outfielder will need to undergo Tommy John surgery.
Los Angeles Angels Place Shohei Ohtani on Injured List with Season-Ending Oblique Injury
The 2023 season for superstar Shohei Ohtani is over as the Los Angeles Angels have placed him on the injured list with an oblique strain, per Sam Blum of The Athletic.
The Angels announce that Shohei Ohtani is out for the season with an oblique strain.
That may well be the end of his Angels career. He’ll be a free agent after the season.
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) September 16, 2023
Ohtani has been sidelined since Sept. 3 with an oblique injury.
He was previously shut down from pitching as he has a tear in his UCL (ulnar collateral ligament).
Ohtani had an otherworldly 2023 campaign on the mound and as a hitter.
Shohei Ohtani’s 2023 was one for the ages. 👏 pic.twitter.com/i3uBA4nxPT
— MLB (@MLB) September 16, 2023
He posted a 3.14 ERA in 132 innings pitched (23 starts) with 167 strikeouts, 55 walks issued, 18 home runs allowed, a 145 ERA+, a 4.00 FIP, a 1.06 WHIP, and one complete game as a pitcher.
Then, on the side of the spectrum, he compiled a .304 batting average and 1.066 OPS in 135 games with 102 runs scored, 151 hits, 26 doubles, eight triples, 44 home runs, 95 RBIs, 20 stolen bases, and 183 OPS+ as a hitter.
There is uncertainty regarding his future, as he will be a free agent at the end of the season and will need an operation to repair his UCL.
He is a favorite to win his second American League MVP Award.
He will likely receive one of the most significant contracts in MLB history, regardless of his availability for 2024 the season.
Ohtani is a particular player and had a memorable 2023 season.
Boston Red Sox Fire Chaim Bloom After Four Seasons
The Boston Red Sox fired their chief baseball officer, Chaim Bloom, several days ago, per a team announcement.
The #RedSox today announced that they have parted ways with Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom.
Read Full Statement: https://t.co/XerFsxavgA
— Red Sox (@RedSox) September 14, 2023
Red Sox owner John Henry said, “While parting ways is not taken lightly, today signals a new direction for our club.”
The Red Sox hired Bloom in October 2019, and the club made the postseason once in his four years, reaching the ALCS before losing to the Houston Astros in 2021.
Red Sox general manager Brian O’Halloran was offered a new senior leadership position within the baseball operations department.
O’Halloran and assistant general managers Eddie Romero, Raquel Ferreira, and Michael Groopman will continue to run the day-to-day operations until the Red Sox hire a replacement for Bloom.
Cleveland Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti and Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst are possible candidates to become the next president of baseball operations for the Red Sox, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Chris Antonetti and David Forst are two names being mentioned in the industry today as potential candidates to become the next Red Sox president of baseball operations. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) September 14, 2023
New York Yankees Outfielder Jasson Dominguez Needs to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez will undergo Tommy John surgery this Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined for 9-10 months, per an announcement from manager Aaron Boone, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
Jasson Dominguez is having Tommy John surgery. Estimated MLB return is 9-10 months, according to Aaron Boone.
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) September 14, 2023
Dominguez had a fantastic debut by hitting a home run in his first game on Sept. 1.
The outfielder posted a .980 OPS with four home runs and seven RBIs across eight games.
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