One Team Reportedly Doing Everything In Their Power To Land Shohei Ohtani

Are the Angels actually considering trading Shohei Ohtani prior to next week’s deadline?

Last week, reports began to surface that the Angels might be willing to take calls on Ohtani, and sure enough, oddsmakers were quick to put out a list of potential favorites to acquire baseball’s hottest commodity.

At the top of the list was the San Diego Padres, followed by the Cardinals and Mets.

Odds For Shohei Ohtani’s Next Team Have Been Revealed https://t.co/ZeWfy9ccMj

— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) July 29, 2022

However, now a new team is entering the fold for Shohei Ohtani’s services: the Los Angeles Dodgers.

According to MLB insider Jon Morosi, the Dodgers have ‘tried to engage’ with the Angels on potentially having Shohei sent to the other side of town.

While a Shohei Ohtani trade is viewed as unlikely, sources say the #Dodgers have tried to engage the #Angels regarding the possibility of acquiring the superstar. Many in the industry are skeptical that Ohtani would be dealt to the Angels’ geographic rival. @MLBNetwork @MLB

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 30, 2022

With all the rumors swirling, Shohei Ohtani was recently asked if he’d be open to playing for a contender in the near future.

“Regardless of where I’m playing, I’m going to give it my all and try to win that ballgame in front of me,” Ohtani said. “I’m with the Angels right now, and I’m very thankful for what they’ve done. I love my team and my teammates. Right now I’m an Angel, and that’s all I can focus on.”

While it would be great for the game of baseball to have Shohei Ohtani in the playoffs, I still view a potential trade as a long shot. He simply means too much to the Angels organization from a financial standpoint for ownership to ‘ok’ a deal right now.

But perhaps a team such as at the Dodgers can offer a package so great that the Angels can’t pass up.

Welcome to the game outside the game! Follow us on our Sideaction Twitter handle, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest on sports and pop culture news across the web!