Weekend Meeting, Negotiation is in Final Stages

Shohei Ohtani (29) seems to be coming to an end. Local media reported that the negotiations have reached the final stage.

MLB said on the 3rd, "Otani's FA negotiations have entered the final stage," predicting that Ohtani's destination will be decided soon.

Canadian media SportsNet also reported that Ohtani and his agent will meet with multiple teams in Los Angeles (LA) this weekend, U.S. time, and the winner of the recruitment race is likely to be decided soon.

Ohtani is the biggest free agent (FA) in name and reality. Ohtani, who once again swept the Major League this year with a pitching and hitting job, was unanimously named the American League MVP and performed flawlessly, including winning Silver Slugger in the designated hitter category. As a result, large contracts worth more than $500 million are certain.

With multiple teams jumping in to recruit Ohtani, local media say negotiations are nearing the end.

SportsNet explained, "The Dodgers are most actively courting Ohtani," adding, "Toronto and the Cubs are also interested in Ohtani, and San Francisco and the Angels are also candidates for recruitment." 스포츠토토

Locally, Ohtani's destination is expected to be announced at the Major League Winter Meeting that begins next week. The media explained, "Otani's decision will have a tremendous ripple effect on the industry."