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Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
By Tom Verducci Shohei Ohtani intends to be in the Angels’ lineup Friday night at Citi Field against the Mets, according to a source familiar with Ohtani’s plans, an indication that he will continue to play as the team’s designated hitter this season as he considers options to repair his torn ulnar collateral ligament. Ohtani learned of the tear between games of a doubleheader Thursday and played in the second game. Should he undergo a second Tommy John surgery in five years, Ohtani would probably be ready to return to hitting by May of next season and to pitching in 2025. Second Tommy John su…