The Los Angeles Angels removed Shohei Ohtani after two ineffective innings on Tuesday night due to a blister on his right middle finger.

Ohtani, who was dominant in his first two starts, threw 66 pitches against the Boston Red Sox. He allowed three runs on four hits.

"[The blister] had an effect on the overall command of all his pitches," Mike Scioscia said.

"He didn't say anything in warm-ups about it. .... He got through two innings, but we don't want it to get any worse. Just make sure you bounce back for his next start, which we anticipate right now."

The blister isn't expected to effect his ability to hit, but when he'll take the mound again remains to be seen.