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Shohei Ohtani Trade Rumors: Execs Name Orioles, Rays, Blue Jays as Top Landing Spots

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani might soon be calling the American League East home as the MLB trade deadline approaches.

ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Tuesday the Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays are "three of the most popular answers from executives" with regard to Ohtani's likeliest landing spots if he's moved.

Passan added the Los Angeles Dodgers "covet" the 2021 American League MVP, though the odds of him going there now look remote. Passan also expressed doubt over whether Ohtani would end up with the Texas Rangers, for whom he's "their white whale.