"Possible Shohei Ohtani trade rumors swirl in MLB"

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan said that Shohei Ohtani could be traded if the Los Angeles Angels fall out of playoff contention this season. Ohtani, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2023 season, has been one of the most valuable players in baseball over the past three seasons. Despite his excellence, the Angels have not reached the playoffs during his MLB career. If the Angels fall off the pace, they may have no choice but to trade Ohtani, as losing him for nothing in free agency would be disastrous.