Baseball: Shohei Ohtani will not pitch next year: Angels' manager

Two-way Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani will not pitch next year, Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Thursday before his team's 8-2 loss against the Seattle Mariners.When asked by reporters if Ohtani will pitch next season, Scioscia said that he would not take to the mound and that he discussed the rookie's situation with the club's medical staff, but did not elaborate further.Scioscia added that Ohtani will speak with the team's doctors and choose the best option for his future.The 24-year-old rookie has yet to decide whether to undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar co…READ FULL ARTICLE