Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani has already agreed to a $30 million contract for 2023, his final campaign before free agency, and the club believes they have a shot to keep the two-way talent long term.
"I think it's step one," general manager Perry Minasian said of Ohtani's new deal. "Hopefully there's more steps down the road. ... We love the player, and nothing would make me more happy than bringing him back for a long time."
The Angels announced the one-year deal with Ohtani last week, avoiding a potentially complicated arbitration case with the 2021 AL MVP.