Shohei Ohtani's Refusal of Imaging Raises Concerns

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian revealed that Shohei Ohtani declined imaging after leaving a game on August 3 due to cramping in his pitching hand and fingers. Ohtani returned to the mound six days later and pitched well before skipping a turn citing fatigue. However, he was removed from a recent game and a scan revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament. Ohtani's decision not to undergo imaging earlier in the year has raised questions, but Minasian defended it, stating that it was initially believed to be a finger cramp. Ohtani's future plans regarding a potential second Tommy John surgery are still uncertain.