Angels News: Phil Nevin Says Halos Aren’t Giving Up Despite Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout Injuries

Angels manager Phil Nevin has two words that just about sum up what has happened over the last two days.

"This sucks," Nevin said.

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Shohei Ohtani has an ulnar collateral ligament tear and his incredible season from the mound, during which he held a 3.14 ERA and a 10-5 record, is over.

The tear signals the partial conclusion of one of the greatest individual season-long performances the game has ever seen. Partial because Ohtani still has a chance to return as a designated hitter to continue his 44 home run, .304/.405/.664 stint behind the plate.

Ohtani's decision whether to continue playing this season will take some time.

"I know how bad he wants to play, but with that being said, I think he needs time to wrap his head around it, talk to the people close to him," said Angels general manager Perry Minasian the day of the injury.

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While not all UCL tears require Tommy John surgery, which would mean Ohtani would likely be unable to pitch for the entirety of the 2024 season, most at the professional level lead to surgery, according to the Times.

"We're in the process of getting second opinions, which are obviously important," Minasian said. "Once the information is there, he'll make the right decision on what he wants to do and we'll support whatever he decides."

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In addition to Ohtani's devastating injury, Mike Trout also headed back to the injured list after making his long-awaited return for just one game Tuesday. He had been on the IL since early July.

The Angels are 10.5 games back in the AL Wild Card, and without Trout and Ohtani, the Angels making the playoffs would be nothing short of a miracle.

“No one’s quitting in that room,” manager Phil Nevin said Wednesday night. “I’m not quitting. No one’s quitting in that room. I won’t allow it. The coaches won’t allow it, the players won’t allow it. Room hurts, this sucks.”

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The fight continues Friday at 4:10 p.m. in New York against the Mets.