Season over, but still an MVP candidate
Dr. Ryu Hyun-jin-Otani's Surgery
Ahn Woo-jin also scheduled for 'Tommy John surgery' today

Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani (29-LA Angels, pictured), whose season was prematurely cut short by injuries to his right elbow and side, has announced that his surgery was "successful," 스포츠토토맨signaling an early return.

On Tuesday, Ohtani posted on his social networking service (SNS), "I had elbow surgery today. The surgery went well. I would like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement," he said, adding, "I will do my best to rehabilitate and return to the field stronger than before." Ohtani did not specify the type of surgery he underwent.

Ohtani's agent, Nez Valero, emphasized that "his surgery was done in the context of the bigger picture of being a pitcher and a hitter." Dr. Neil Elatrache, who performed the surgery, told MLB.com, "We expect him to make a full recovery. As a hitter, he should be ready for Opening Day next year. He'll be able to pitch in 2025."

Despite not being able to finish the season, Ohtani is still the favorite to win the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. 토토사이트As a pitcher, Ohtani went 10-5 with a 3.14 ERA in 23 starts this season, and as a hitter, he batted .304 with 44 home runs and 95 RBIs. He will be a free agent after the season, and while he won't be able to pitch next season, he is still considered a top free agent.

Meanwhile, Korean professional baseball player Ahn Woo-jin, 24, will undergo elbow ligament splicing surgery (Tommy John surgery) by Dr. Ellatrache, who performed Ohtani's surgery in the U.S. on Nov. 21. "Korean Monster" Ryu Hyun-jin, 36, also underwent Tommy John surgery last year and shoulder labral surgery in 2015, both performed by Dr. Ellatrache. It usually takes about 18 months to return to the field after Tommy John surgery. Ahn, who received a grade 4 on his military service examination, will complete his rehabilitation program while fulfilling his 21-month military service obligation as a social service worker. 고스톱