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‘Shohei Ohtani rule’ will allow Angels star to stay at DH after exiting as a pitcher

The adoption of the universal designated hitter will not take the bat out of Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani’s hands when he pitches this season. Major League Baseball and the Players Association reached a tentative agreement on a series of rules changes Tuesday, including one that will primarily benefit the Angels and Ohtani, the reigning American League most valuable player. The new ...
The Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani gives a wave from on deck before popping out to Seattle Mariners left fielder Dylan Moore in the first inning at T-Mobile Park on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Seattle.

The adoption of the universal designated hitter will not take the bat out of Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani’s hands when he pitches this season.

Major League Baseball and the Players Association reached a tentative agreement on a series of rules

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