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FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani works against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, in Tempe, Ariz. Ohtani is expected to start the season in the Angels’ specially designed six-man rotation. Los Angeles also plans to use Ohtani as its designated hitter for a couple of days in between his starts, providing ample opportunity for the 23-year-old phenom to adjust to the speed and quirks of the big-league game.(AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Ohtani uneven in final spring pitching appearance for Angels

Associated Press

Slimmed-down Pujols ready for more action at 1st base

By MIKE TULUMELLO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani gestures to fans as he takes the field during a spring training baseball practice on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Ohtani begins with Angels to great fanfare, expectations

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani walks from the batting cage during a spring training baseball practice on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Ohtani reports to Angels with physical, swings and long toss

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Baseball player Shohei Ohtani, right, of Japan, shakes hands with Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno as he puts on his jersey during a news conference at Angel Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. Ohtani is bringing his arm and bat to the Angels, pairing him with two-time MVP Mike Trout. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels: Ohtani’s sprained elbow will be healed by spring

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Baseball player Shohei Ohtani, from Japan, smiles during a news conference at Angel Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. Ohtani, who intends to be both a starting pitcher and an everyday power hitter, turned down interest from every other big-league club to join two-time MVP Mike Trout and slugger Albert Pujols with the Angels, who are coming off their second consecutive losing season and haven't won a playoff game since 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels welcome Ohtani, plot course for 2-way Japanese star

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols (5) gets congratulations from Mike Trout after scoring on a single by C.J. Cron during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Angels miss postseason again, yet optimism reigns in Anaheim

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Parker Bridwell throws to the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Bridwell, Paxton duel before Angels breakout, beat Mariners

Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu, right, scores past Los Angeles Angels catcher Martin Maldonado off a double by Nicky Delmonico during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Delmonico’s homer in 10th lifts White Sox over Angels

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor, left, and right fielder Jay Bruce celebrate after their 6-5 win against the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Lindor, Indians hold off Angels 6-5 for 26th win in 27 games

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Indians roll on, beat Angels 6-3 for 25th win in 26 games

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Parker Bridwell works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Angels use AL-record 12 pitchers, top A’s 11-9 in 11 innings

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Blake Parker throws to the plate during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Heaney fans career-high 10 as Angels beat A’s

By BY JILL PAINTER LOPEZ - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer, center, is greeted by teammates after scoring on a wild pitch by Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Parker Bridwell during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Davis hits HR, Astros score on wild pitch to beat Angels 2-1

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado watches his grand slam in front of Los Angeles Angels catcher Martin Maldonado and home plate umpire Mark Ripperger during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. Baltimore won 9-7. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Machado hits 9th-inning slam to lift Orioles past Angels 9-7

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Parker Bridwell throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Bridwell haunts former team in Angels’ 3-2 win over Orioles

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 3, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout speaks about his injured left thumb during a news conference prior to the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Anaheim, Calif. American League MVP Trout will miss the All-Star Game while rehabilitating the thumb. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Mike Trout to miss All-Star Game because of injured thumb

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Luis Valbuena hits a three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Angels get 3 homers to snap Royals’ 6-game win streak

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' C.J. Cron is congratulated by a teammate in the dugout after his two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Cron and Calhoun homer to lead Angels past Tigers

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols celebrates his three-run home run with Mike Trout against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Pujols now has 599 career home runs. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Mike Trout has thumb ligament surgery, likely out 6-8 weeks

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press