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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds first after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Monday, July 17, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. Shohei Ohtani is a favorite to win his second AL Most Valuable Player award, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Shohei Ohtani voted major leagues’ top designated hitter for 3rd straight year

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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani smiles before a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Philadelphia. Shohei Ohtani is a favorite to win his second AL Most Valuable Player award, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, and is likely to speak publicly since tearing an elbow ligament on Aug. 9, an injury that required surgery and will keep him off the mound next year. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s 2-way star, becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani walks in the dugout during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Anaheim, Calif., Sept. 16, 2023. Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, Blake Snell and Aaron Nola were among the 130 players who became free agents Thursday, Nov. 2, as baseball's business season began the day following the Texas Rangers' first World Series title. Max Muncy, Joe Jiménez and Colin Rea gave up a chance to go free and agreed to new contracts with their teams. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) ***FILE**

Shohei Ohtani is donating 60,000 baseball gloves to Japanese schoolchildren

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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani walks in the dugout during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Anaheim, Calif., Sept. 16, 2023. Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, Blake Snell and Aaron Nola were among the 130 players who became free agents Thursday, Nov. 2, as baseball's business season began the day following the Texas Rangers' first World Series title. Max Muncy, Joe Jiménez and Colin Rea gave up a chance to go free and agreed to new contracts with their teams. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) ***FILE**

Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuna, Betts, Freeman

By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani laughs in the dugout during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

Ohtani undergoes elbow surgery with expected hitting return by opening day ‘24, pitching by ‘25

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani sits in the dugout before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Shohei Ohtani’s locker has been packed up at Angel Stadium, and the Angels decline to say why

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

FILE - Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani sits in the dugout before the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif., Sept. 2, 2023. Ohtani likely has the AL MVP race wrapped up. His two-way prowess was derailed by a torn elbow ligament in August, but for five months, he treated baseball fans to one of the most impressive performances in MLB history. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Angels star Shohei Ohtani out for the rest of the season because of oblique injury

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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani walks to the dugout after striking out against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Shohei Ohtani’s agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chad Wallach, left, and pitcher Griffin Canning attend a mound conference in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Alonso, Ortega rally Mets to 3-2 win over Angels and stop 4-game losing streak

By Jerry Beach - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani walks off the field after being taken out of the game during the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

It’s been a blast, but Shohei Ohtani’s elbow injury shows limits of 2-way stardom

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for rest of season because of a torn elbow ligament, Angels GM says

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani gets set to pitch during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Shohei Ohtani’s sparkling future and impending free agency are murky after elbow ligament injury

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani sits in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Shohei Ohtani leaves the mound abruptly in 2nd inning after 26 pitches for the Angels

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Rene Pinto (50) congratulates Osleivis Basabe, who scored against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Rays defeat Angels 9-6 in 10 innings despite Ohtani grand slam and a triple play

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to a San Francisco Giants batter during a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani to skip his next pitching start after feeling arm fatigue

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani prepares for the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Shohei Ohtani hits 40th homer after leaving mound early with cramps in Seattle’s 5-3 win over Angels

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito throws to the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Angels going for it with Ohtani, acquire pitchers Giolito, Lopez from White Sox for prospects

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is seen on the bench during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Ohtani celebrates staying with Angels by pitching 1-hitter, hitting 2 homers

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Shohei Ohtani allows 4 homers for the first time, still gets the victory in Angels’ 8-5 win

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) is pulled from the mound by manager Phil Nevin (88) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Shohei Ohtani’s future is still uncertain as the Angels ponder a momentous decision

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press