Sep 3, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stand in the dugout before the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
(Reuters) - Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not play again this season after suffering a side strain, the Major League Baseball (MLB) team said on Saturday.
The three-time All-Star's pitching season was already over after he suffered torn elbow ligaments.
The side injury occurred during batting practice on Sept. 4 and Japanese Ohtani has not played since.
The American League MVP front-runner may have played his last game for the Angels as he is expected to become one of the most highly sought-after free agents in the off season.
The 29-year-old made 44 home runs this season with a career-best .304 batting average.
(Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York, editing by Ed Osmond)
