Shohei Ohtani May Be Open To Short-Term Deal
1 year agoESPN's Alden Gonzalez reported Monday that free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) "might be open to a short-term deal with an exceedingly high average annual value." While initial talks heading into the offseason revolved around Ohtani potentially signing the biggest contract in baseball history, a short-term deal could increase his number of potential suitors. This option may be more appealing than it once was, as Ohtani won't pitch in 2024 after undergoing elbow surgery late this season. A short-term deal could allow him to seek an enormous long-term deal in 2025 should he return to both hitting and pitching. The record for annual value is $43.3 million, which Ohtani would likely break. However, that contract could be offered by more than the current front-runners of the Dodgers, Giants, and Rangers if a one-year deal is in the realm of possibility.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com