Two-Way Phenom Shohei Ohtani Praises Mike Trout for His Eleventh All-Star Recognition, Marking a Possibly Final Moment for the Duo

The MLB has officially unveiled the contenders for the All-Star Game 2023. Notably, two of the best players in the league, LA Angels stars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, have also secured their places in the Mid-Summer Classic. While this season marks the 11th All-Star game for Prince Fish, it is the third one for the two-way phenom. This duo shares a special brotherly bond that can be easily seen on and off the field, which recently reflected on the Japanese star’s social media handle. 

Hence, when the time came for Shotime to congratulate one of his best friends, he would not stay behind. While doing so, the reigning WBC champion hinted at a possible final moment for the duo.  

What is happening between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout?

Even before this season started, the Japanese ball player started waves of his impending free agency. With another consecutive iconic season, Shohei has shown he might be getting half a billion dollars in his free agency. Although the Angels have said that, they’ll be doing everything possible to keep Ohtani with them. From the looks of it, it isn’t peculiar. And somewhere deep down, Shohei is speculative.

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Even after knowing that it may be his last year with LA Angles, Ohtani’s focus is only on winning. Therefore, to celebrate this moment, which can easily be the last with the team, Shohei shared his teammate’s achievements with his fans. Taking to Instagram, Ohtani posted Trout’s picture by the Angels, which shows him as the starter of 2023’s All-Star Game. 

Even Trout has said that he’ll do everything he can to keep Ohtani in Anaheim. But eventually, it is all up to time.

Who are the top contenders to sign Ohtani?

According to a poll by the famous newsroom, The Athletic, only four teams emerged who might have the chance to sign Ohtani. With 57.2% votes, cross-town rivals of the Angels, the LA Dodgers arose as the top contenders. Followed by them came Ohtani’s current team, the Angels, with 11.4% of votes. Then came the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees with 7.2 and 6.3 percent votes, respectively.

The voters of this poll were of none other than the active MLB players, the majority of which think that The Blue Crew will steal Shotime from the Angels.

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However, the final decision remains with the two-way phenom himself. But will Mike Trout be able to retain Ohtani with the Angels? If not, which team will he end up with? Let us know in the comments below!