Baseball fans are already looking to the future. For many, 2023 is coming to a disappointing end. Not only have expectations gone down the drain, but player injuries have also derailed the season. Two names that fans were hoping to see more of, Shohei Ohtani and Jasson Dominguez, have unfortunately joined the IL with the same injury. But there’s good news to be had yet.

The Los Angeles Angels sensation’s pitching and hitting had been put on hold due to a UCL tear and right oblique tightness. Yesterday, he finally had a procedure on his right elbow as he rests his oblique muscles. While pitching is not expected until at least 2025, Sho-time will hopefully return to hit by 2024. But what about the New York Yankees youngster?

Shohei Ohtani is Finally Human While Jasson Dominguez is “Officially Bionic”

The legend of the Japanese baseball superhuman has built itself over the years. MLB has seen some truly iconic plays from fantastic players in the last decades. But none have pitched and hit at the same time. Shohei Ohtani is unique because he’s the first of his kind, almost an alien, as some say. But another hero has emerged on the other coast with the New York Yankees.

Unfortunately, while Ohtani has played almost three full seasons before injuries hit him hard, Jasson Dominguez only got to play 8 MLB games. The Yankees, who have seemed cursed all season long, had to deal with yet another injury, making the Baby Bombers era less effective.

Just as Ohtani announced his surgery news on Instagram, so did Jasson Dominguez several hours later. All seems well for the youngster, who posted some pictures of himself after Tommy John surgery was done and over with. “officially bionic 🦾 “ Dominguez captioned the post, earning laughter from fans.

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But for the most part, well wishes poured in for ‘The Martian’s speedy recovery, as he’s expected back in 2024 by the All-Star break in July.

Yankees Nation Prays for a Quick Healing for their ‘Alien’

Since Dominguez also had an internal brace put in his elbow, some expect that he could come back quicker than the nine to ten months timeline given by doctors. Even though nothing is certain, fans are praying for their top star.

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“gonna come back stronger than ever🦾” one wrote.

“Get well MARTIAN we love you!”

Most cannot wait to see what havoc he will wreak in 2024. “can’t wait for the comeback! get well soon Jasson! 🙏🏾”

“Get well soon, Jasson! Gonna kill the league in 2024 and beyond 👽🫶🏼”

“It’s gonna be one hell of a story”

Let’s hope both of these players heal as best as possible so that they’re able to return to their beloved sport!