Ohtani Watch: Expect Angels to make trade decision after series vs. Blue Jays
If you have got tickets for any of the three video games of the Toronto Blue Jays’ sequence towards the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers Centre this weekend, you’re in luck.
Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to begin on the mound for the guests in Friday’s opener — and MLB Network insider Jon Morosi doesn’t see the Angels pulling the set off on any deal for his or her two-way star, in the event that they resolve to take action, till the workforce leaves Toronto after Sunday’s finale.
The commerce deadline is subsequent Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.
“I was told by a source yesterday that the Angels still working through scenarios,” Morosi mentioned on The Fan Morning Show with Ailish Forfar and Jusin Cuthbert on Tuesday.
“They’re still open-minded to moving him if the circumstances are right. But they want to wait until after the Tigers series (this week) and the Jays series before making a decision. I do believe by the time play last inning on Sunday at Rogers Centre, they’ll have a pretty good idea of what their direction is going to be.”
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The Angels enter play Tuesday 4.5 video games again of the Blue Jays for the ultimate wild-card spot within the American League. Ohtani, the 2021 AL MVP and a three-time All-Star, is a free agent at season’s finish.
Morosi beforehand reported the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks have mentioned trades with the Angels.
“I do believe if all things are equal, owner Arte Moreno wants this team to compete for a playoff berth and stay in this thing,” Morosi mentioned. “But if this next week is 3-3 or worse, I think the chances of a trade are legitimate.”
Interestingly, Ohtani might improve his worth, whereas additionally serving to the Angels within the playoff race, with begin Friday in Toronto.
Ohtani has given up 5 runs in every of his previous three begins.
“He’s not been in top pitching form lately and that’s a concern,” Morosi mentioned.
Ohtani is 8-5 with a 3.71 ERA as a pitcher this season, whereas he leads the majors with 36 residence runs.
There has been some speak of the Los Angeles Angels making a suggestion for Ohtani, however Morosi thinks it’s extra possible they aim St. Louis Cardinals star third baseman Nolan Arenado. In Arenado, Morosi says, the Dodgers might be a greater long-term match for Ohtani when he’s a free agent.
With different massive names Marcus Stroman, Cody Bellinger and Tim Anderson in play, Morosi expects fireworks.
“I think it’s going to be a really active trade deadline,” he mentioned.
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