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Two-way star Ohtani chosen as Angels’ opening day pitcher

New York Yankees right fielder Tim Locastro catches a fly ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Maton during the third inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hugs George Springer outside the dugout after Springer's solo home run during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at TD Ballpark, in Dunedin, Fla., Friday, March 25, 2022. (Steve Nesius/The Canadian Press via AP) Detroit Tigers' Jonathan Schoop (7) applies a late tag as Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette slides into second base with a double during the first inning of a spring training baseball game at TD Ballpark, in Dunedin, Fla., Friday, March 25, 2022. (Steve Nesius/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays' Adam Cimber pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Dunedin, Fla., Friday, March 25, 2022. (Steve Nesius/The Canadian Press via AP) St. Louis Cardinals' Paul DeJong (11) gestures at second base in front of Washington Nationals second baseman César Hernandez, right, after hitting a double in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, left, of Japan, gives autographs to fans prior to a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Two-way star Ohtani chosen as Angels’ opening day pitcher