Angels name Shohei Ohtani their Opening Day starter
The Los Angeles Angels made the assumed official on Thursday, naming right-hander Shohei Ohtani their Opening Day starter.
The Angels are scheduled to open the season at the Oakland Athletics on March 30.
This is the second straight Opening Day start for Ohtani, the 2021 American League MVP, after a stellar season at both designated hitter and as a starting pitcher.
He lost a 3-1 game to the Houston Astros on Opening D