In the last season that he pitched in 2023, Ohtani had a 3.13 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP and a 10-5 record, helping him earn a second AL MVP. Unfortunately, his season on the mound was cut short as he underwent surgery for a UCL tear in his right elbow in September. Since then, he's been on the road to recovery.

Former Yankees pitcher gets unexpected spotlight in Ohtani–Padres flare-up originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former New York Yankees reliever Lou Trivino hadn’t made headlines in a while as he battled through injuries and comeback attempts. Suddenly, however, he's at the center of MLB’s most talked-about dustups.