Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Angels was removed from the starting lineup in the match against Mets on the 12th.
Otani made a full appearance in the match against Mets on the previous day with the 3rd and designated hitter, and showed an activity of 3 hits and 3 RBIs in 4 at bats including the 13th two-run home run, and a cycle hit if a three-base hit came out, but Mets on the 12th. The battle was out of the starting lineup.
It is the fourth time this season that Otani has missed the starting lineup for the first time in 15 games since the match against the Blue Jays on the 27th of last month.
The designated hitter to replace Otani was Trout, the main gun who recovered from the tension of the hip joint in the game on the 11th and usually protects the center.
Otani has participated in 60 out of 61 games so far this season, and in 10 of these games he has also started as a pitcher.
Regarding the removal of Otani from the starting lineup the next day before the rest day when there was no match, the Angels acting coach Nevin said, "After yesterday's match and before today's match, I talked with him and decided to take a rest. He needed a break. "
Of course, there is a possibility that he will play in the match on the 12th, and he said, "I know that many people are angry because there is a national broadcast in the United States today, but I will take a rest for two days including Monday. He's a player like Superman, but he's just a human being, and even Superman takes a break, "he said with a smile.