Shohei Ohtani is a name that has been trending in recent weeks. The reason for this is the impending trade deadline and the speculation surrounding his potential trade. The Los Angeles Angels have not disclosed their intentions regarding trading him during this season. But a top MLB insider recently shared the latest update on Ohtani’s future. 

This comes days after the All-Star weekend, where roaring “Come to Seattle” chants erupted. There have been very few clues whether the Angels would consider a trade. But this latest update shines a light on the current situation. 

The MLB Insider Jon Morosi gave his insights based on his conversation with sources

For a period, Shohei Ohtani has been trending in trade discussions. Although it appeared to be an improbable scenario, recent events have changed that. A deal becomes more likely as the Angels continue to experience losing results. Most recently, top MLB insider Jon Morosi publicly updated the situation.

MLB Network turned to Twitter to post a video featuring the conversation. With the two-way phenom’s trade deadline looming just three weeks away, the hosts inquired Jon Morosi about the likelihood of him being traded. The MLB Insider gave his insights based on his conversation with sources.

Morosi said, “A trade is perhaps still unlikely, but possible. And what has changed I believe in recent days is the Angels have discussed internally as an organization and realized that with where they’re at in the standings, while the standard to move Shohei is going to be extraordinarily high they have no choice but to listen to the inquiries that are coming in.”

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This could open the floodgates for teams to send in their trade offers. Several franchises may trade for him in the hopes of re-signing him in free agency. Baseball and Ohtani’s fans have shared their observations and thoughts on this latest update.

Based on His Conversation With Sources

The latest update has divided fans on the Shohei Ohtani trade possibility. The risk of trading for him to lose him in free agency is too high for confident supporters. Some fans shut down the idea of a trade happening altogether. 

Other fans asked for their teams to recruit the two-way phenom. 

There were some fans that said a deal would be too expensive at the moment.

Trading Shohei Ohtani is a decision that will be difficult for the Angels to make. Losing him for nothing in free agency would be a tough pill to swallow. Do you think a trade deal is likely to happen?

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