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Shohei Ohtani cleared to resume hitting after improved MRI

Shohei Ohtani

The updates surrounding Shohei Ohtani continue to be largely positive, and the two-way superstar took another step in the right direction on Thursday.

Angels general manager Billy Eppler told reporters that Ohtani underwent an MRI this week that showed improvement, and the 23-year-old has been cleared to begin a hitting program. The plan is for Ohtani to serve as a designated hitter when he returns, and he is not expected to make rehab starts in the minor leagues.

The Angels said earlier this week that Ohtani would have been cleared sooner, but they are hoping he is able to pitch again for them in 2018. It remains to be seen if he will be able to take the mound again this season, though the Angels continue to express optimism over his recovery.

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