Angels’ Shohei Ohtani Removed From Game With Arm Fatigue, Reds Rally to Win

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels leaves the game against the Cincinnati Reds in the second inning during game one of a doubleheader at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2023 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was removed from his pitching start – and the game – during Wednesday’s matinee, August 23, against the Cincinnati Reds with what the team said was arm fatigue.

Ohtani was replaced in the lineup at designated hitter by Nolan Schanuel in the 2-hole.