If you haven’t heard, Shohei Ohtani is a free agent and expected to land a deal totaling over $500 million. Ohtani is the most sought-after player this winter, despite being unable to pitch for the 2024 season following a second UCL surgery. This once-in-a-generation talent has numerous suitors vying for his next big league destination. You can find summaries of all the latest news and buzz, including his potential earnings and which teams are most aggressive in their pursuit of Ohtani, down below. Keep checking back for updates!
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Latest buzz
Nov. 9
Is a position change in Ohtani’s future?
Shohei Ohtani will serve as a designated hitter in 2024 and will look to pitch, and thus return to his role as a two-way player, in 2025. However, conversations during the general managers’ meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona, suggest Ohtani might be heading to the outfield at some point in his career. It’s an intriguing consideration that speaks to his versatility and the value he holds as a player. Former Angels manager Joe Maddon had also previously explored Ohtani’s abilities in the outfield, and it’s an option that could pay off as Ohtani’s recovery progresses. — Alden Gonzalez
Nov. 8
GMs mum on Ohtani … for now
Seattle Mariners’ president of baseball operations, Jerry Dipoto, was hardly willing to disclose information on his potential interest in Ohtani. In fact, executives and agents across the board were mum on the topic, primarily due to league and players’ union guidelines. Ohtani’s desire to keep the negotiation process as private as possible also contributes to the hush-hush atmosphere among the executives. — Alden Gonzalez
The 10 teams in hot pursuit of Ohtani
Here are the ten teams that are expected to be most aggressive in pursuing Shohei Ohtani — New York Mets, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners. In addition to them, various other teams are expected to jump into the mix, kicking off an interesting and undoubtedly competitive race to gain Ohtani’s services. — Alden Gonzalez
Dodgers, Rangers a fit for Ohtani
Our experts believe that the National League West champion Dodgers and the World Series champion Rangers are in a good position to make a strong case for Ohtani.
Ohtani must-reads
• Learn more about Ohtani’s potential worth with the Shohei Ohtani True Value Calculator
• The Angels at a crossroads as they prepare for Ohtani’s free agency
Check out these stories to get an inside look at what’s going on with Ohtani.
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