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In this Wednesday, May 30, 2018 file photo,Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. Shohei Ohtani's elbow injury has healed enough that the Los Angeles Angels' two-way star can begin a hitting program. General manager Billy Eppler said Thursday, June 28, 2018 that Ohtani underwent an MRI in Los Angeles that showed improvement to his ligament, clearing him to take batting practice in private. (Carlos Osorio/AP, File)

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LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani’s elbow injury has healed enough that the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star can begin a hitting program immediately.

By BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer June 28, 2018