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Ohtani Hits First Homer, White Sox Lose Pitcher and More

May 13, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a single in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Shohei Ohtani has been back from Tommy John surgery and in the Angels lineup for less than a week, but it’s no surprise it didn’t take him long to hit his first home run of 2019. Speaking of Tommy John surgery, young White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon is going under the knife and will miss the rest of the season. Elsewhere, the Brewers and Indians each called up top prospects and the A’s have another shot at a new stadium site.

It was just a matter of time before this sweet swing — surgically repaired elbow or not — went deep again.

The sad trend of pitchers getting hurt continues, with White Sox youngster Carlos Rodon the next to have the dreaded Tommy John surgery.

But as one young player suffers a season-ending injury, a couple more come up. The first is Brewers second base prospect Keston Hiura, the first position player from the 2017 draft to make the big leagues.

And on the same day, the Indians called up speedy outfielder Oscar Mercado and put him directly in their Tuesday afternoon lineup.

The Athletics’ long quest for a new stadium got some positive news Monday, with a site approved for another possibility in the Bay Area. Let’s hope this one works out.

TOP STORIES

• Ohtani hits 1st HR of season for Angels in 5-4 win vs. Twins | Associated Press

• Carlos Rodon needs Tommy John surgery as White Sox’s bad fortune with young starters continues | CBS Sports

• Brewers calling up top prospect Keston Hiura, reportedly to replace an injured Travis Shaw | Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

• Cleveland Indians recall Oscar Mercado, put Tyler Naquin on injured list | Cleveland.com
• Oakland Athletics get to first base in stadium quest | Associated Press

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