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and designated hitterShohei Ohtani underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Monday.General manager Billy Eppler revealed as much http://www.metsfanproshop.com/authentic-tim-tebow-jersey , perJeff Fletcher of theLos Angeles Daily News, and noted Ohtani will not pitch in 2019. Instead, he will only serve as a designated hitter, although it is not yet known when he will be available.The 24-year-old was initially put on the disabled list on June 8 and diagnosed with aGrade 2 sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament. He underwent "platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy," according to Yahoo Sports.But Ohtani ultimately opted to have surgery after newdamage to his ulnar collateral ligament was discovered."I think it was the proper decision Shohei made to have surgery, and the sooner the better," then-Angels manager Mike Scioscia said in late September, per ESPN.com."It obviously puts him out of pitching in 2019, but he'll be able to hit Devin Mesoraco Jersey , and I think he's at peace with that," Scioscia added. "He wants to excel at both phases of the game. The fact he can't pitch (next season), there is a little bit of a void. But he'll be able to hit and focus on that."Ohtaniwas arguably the team's best player outside of superstar Mike Trout in 2018. On the mound, he went 4-2 with a 3.31 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 63 strikeouts in 10 starts and 51.2 innings. At the plate, he hit .285 with 22 homers, 61 RBI and 59 runs in 326 at-bats.The injury didn't appear to negatively affectOhtani's impact at the plate, and his numbers there alone may be enough to earn himthe American League Rookie of the Year award. But it was his ability to make a major impact as both a starting pitcher and hitter that made him one of the most unique talents in baseball.Now, though http://www.metsfanproshop.com/authentic-tim-tebow-jersey , the pitching side of his overall game will be shelved for at least the 2019 season, a disappointment for both the Angels and MLB fans in general. The Orioles haven’t lost a road series yet in 2019. They’ll need to win today to keep it that way."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Commentary & AnalysisOrioles ProspectsOrioles Game RecapsOrioles News and RumorsCamdencastGamethreadsMonday morning game thread: @ Red Sox, 11:05New,250commentsThe Orioles haven’t lost a road series yet in 2019. They’ll need to win today to keep it that way.EDTShareTweetShareShareMonday morning game thread: @ Red Sox, 11:05Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY SportsWho’s up for some Monday morning sports action? Skip your work meeting, grab a cup of coffee, get some brunch, and follow along with us as the Orioles play baseball at a time of day when baseball should never be played. It’s the annual Patriots’ Day game in Boston, so let’s hope the Orioles are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for their 11:05 contest.The O’s will need a win to salvage a split of the four-game set. They were originally slated to face Chris Sale Pedro Martinez Jersey , but the Sox opted to give him an extra day of rest and push him to Tuesday against the Yankees. Left unsaid, but clearly true, is that Chris Sale was terrified to face the Orioles. Just admit it, Chris.Instead, Hector Velazquez will make the start for Boston, pitching in front of a bizarre Red Sox lineup. With the club racked by injuries to Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley Jr., and an active-but-still-not-fully-healthy Dustin Pedroia, the Sox will be starting Christian Vazquez — normally a catcher — at second base. Vazquez has played there just once in his professional career Max Kepler Jersey , for 4.2 innings with Single-A Greenville in 2010. Tip for O’s hitters: if you must hit the ball on the ground, try to hit it to second.The Orioles will counter with Dan Straily, making his second start as an Oriole. Let’s hope it goes much better than his first, when he coughed up five runs in 3.1 innings vs. Oakland. Dwight Smith Jr., who didn’t start Sunday because of a sore right leg, is back in the O’s lineup.Orioles lineup:2B Jonathan VillarRF Trey ManciniLF Dwight Smith Jr.3B Rio RuizDH Renato Nunez1B Chris DavisC Jesus SucreSS Richie MartinCF Cedric MullinsRHP Dan StrailyRed Sox lineup:DH Dustin PedroiaCF Mookie Betts1B Mitch MorelandRF J.D. MartinezSS Xander Bogaerts3B Rafael DeversLF Steve PearceC Blake Swihart2B Christian VazquezRHP Hector Velazquez