Shoehi Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
The Angels and two-way player Shohei Ohtani avoided arbitration on Monday after agreeing on a two-year, $8.5 million deal.
The 26-year old is locked in for the next two seasons and will enter the final year of arbitration eligibility following the 2023 season.
Ohtani had a set-back both at-the plate and on the mound last season. As a hitter, Ohtani posted a .190/.291/.366 slash line to go along with seven home runs and 24 RBI in 44 games.