The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes won’t officially commence until the 2023 World Series concludes.
But even before the free-agent feeding frenzy begins this winter, there have been plenty of reports linking the Red Sox to the Angels superstar.
The 29-year-old DH/pitcher will not be able to take to the mound in 2024 while recovering from elbow surgery. But with the perennial MVP candidate still expected to slug at the plate next season (and return to pitching in 2025 and beyond), Ohtani could still rewrite the record books this offseason in terms of a hefty new contract.
Count Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez among those who think that Boston will be the one to hand Ohtani that lucrative contract this offseason.