Angels’ Shohei Ohtani expects to be past blister issues

HOUSTON — The Blister Watch could be over.
A day after Shohei Ohtani threw 98 pitches without issue, Manager Mike Scioscia said Ohtani is confident he will not have a problem with the blister again this season.
Scioscia said Ohtani told him the skin has now toughened to a callus, which is a good sign based on his history.
“Shohei really feels if he goes out and pitches and it feels good, then it doesn’t bother him the whole season,” Scioscia said.
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