Shohei Ohtani Contract Negotiations Reach Final Stretch, Giants in the Mix
Baseball fans are eagerly waiting to find out which team Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani will play for next season, and San Francisco Giants fans are no exception.
According to reports, contract negotiations with Ohtani are entering their final stretch with a select few MLB teams expected to meet with Ohtani and his representatives in Los Angeles this weekend. The Giants are presumed to be one of the teams that have made a pitch to the free agent, but their current standing in the Ohtani free-agency sweepstakes remains unclear.
While the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, and New York Mets have turned their attention to other players on the market, the Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and Toronto Blue Jays are still reportedly in the bidding as of Friday.
The Giants, known for their fondness for Ohtani, have been devoting their whole heart and finances to landing either Ohtani or another Japanese pitching target, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, in the coming weeks. However, it remains to be seen whether Ohtani or Yamamoto will end up coming to San Francisco.
Negotiations have been kept relatively private with Ohtani expressing his wish for privacy during the process. The Giants could be laying low to respect Ohtani’s request, as it was reported that the superstar would hold it against any organization if any meetings with teams were leaked.
Regardless, Giants fans might soon have their answer as the contract negotiations with Ohtani reach their final stretch. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.