The Los Angeles Angels have communicated about two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani trade scenarios with other teams in recent days. Even with the Angels winning six of their last eight games, the possibility of an Ohtani trade before the Aug. 1 deadline remains real. Any potential trade of Ohtani would be massive, and that's probably an understatement. No specific teams have emerged in the Ohtani sweepstakes, but it's going to have to be a team with plenty of payroll to support him. The 29-year-old Japanese star has been bothered by a blister on his pitching hand in recent starts, but he's doing just fine at the plate and currently leads the league in triples (seven), home runs (36), walks (60), slugging percentage (.674), OPS (1.072) and total bases (250). Any team that potentially lands Ohtani will have to give up a major haul.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani showed off his power during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ohtani tied the game at 1-1 with a 410-foot solo home run off right-hander Mitch Keller in the first inning. He also walked and scored on an RBI single by Taylor Ward in the fifth inning. The 29-year-old is now slashing .302/.398/.674 with 36 homers and 77 RBI this season. It'll be interesting to see what the Angels decide to do with Ohtani at the trade deadline.

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani (finger) will make his next start on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ohtani has been dealing with a cracked fingernail on his pitching hand in his last couple of starts on the mound, but it hasn't kept him from serving as the team's designated hitter. He has allowed 10 runs (nine earned) on 12 hits (two homers) while walking seven and striking out 12 in 10 innings in his last two starts against the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros, so he hasn't been nearly as sharp while pitching through his nail issue. It's something to consider for his start on Friday, but the 29-year-old two-way superstar isn't expected to face any pitch-count restrictions, and the matchup against Pittsburgh is too good to ignore.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will not be traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers if he does get traded this season, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Heyman said that this is due to Angels owner Arte Moreno's unwillingness to trade Ohtani to an in-state rival. However, he did say that the Dodgers and other west-coast teams have a "great chance" to sign Ohtani in free agency. The two-way star will be the biggest name discussed during the trade deadline whether he actually moves teams or not.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani continued his stellar campaign versus the Houston Astros on Sunday. The Halos actually held the lead 7-3 in the eighth inning, but managed to give it up. Ohtani attempted to bring him back with a solo blast in the ninth inning to put them within one run. Sadly, it wouldn't be enough as the Angels would fall 9-8 on Sunday. Ohtani is now slashing .301/.386/.665 with 34 homers, 73 RBI and 11 stolen bases this season. It remains to be seen if the Angels are willing to move the superstar at the trade deadline.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) left his Friday start against the Houston Astros after developing a blister on his finger. However, according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group, the team expects him to make his next start, scheduled for Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. That's great news for fantasy managers, as the superstar has been phenomenal on the mound, pitching to a 3.50 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 32.2% strikeout rate with a 7-5 record, but has dealt with blister issues his past three starts. If Ohtani happens to miss time as a pitcher, he'll still appear in the lineup as the designated hitter and won't need a trip to the injured list.

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani (finger) left his start early on Friday against the division-rival Houston Astros after being looked at by a trainer. It's the third straight start that he's left early due to blister issues on his pitching hand, even after manager Phil Nevin said before the game that it wouldn't be an issue anymore. Ohtani ultimately went five innings and allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits while walking three and striking out seven in a loss, his fifth of the year. The good news is the 29-year-old Japanese superstar stayed in to hit as the designated hitter, but there's a chance the Angels will have to skip his next start so that he can put his blister issue in the rearview mirror. Ohtani has now allowed nine earned runs in 10 innings in his last two starts.

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani (finger) threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday. Manager Phil Nevin said Ohtani's finger is fine. It's something to watch for the two-way superstar after he left his last two outings of the first half of the season due to a blister issue on his right middle finger. In his start on the Fourth of July against the San Diego Padres, he allowed five earned runs on seven hits with four walks and five strikeouts in five innings pitched. It's not the easiest matchup coming out of the break for Ohtani against the division-rival Houston Astros on Friday, but fantasy managers should feel comfortable keeping him in their starting lineups as a pitcher.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will become a free agent after the 2023 season, and he said on Monday that his desire to play on a winning club "gets stronger" with each passing year. If the season ended now, the Angels would miss the playoffs for the ninth straight year, including all six seasons since they signed Ohtani from Japan. The 29-year-old is expected to command a record contract if and when he hits the open market. The Angels could also decide to trade the 2021 American League MVP before the Aug. 1 deadline. Ohtani is doing things never seen before in the sport and currently leads the majors in home runs (32), triples (six) and slugging percentage (.663) while also hitting a career-high .302. As a pitcher, he has a 3.32 ERA and is averaging 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings.

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said the plan is for starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (finger) to pitch the first game after next week's All-Star break on Friday at home against the division-rival Houston Astros. Ohtani has dealt with blister issues in his last couple of starts, and he allowed a season-high-tying five runs on seven hits (two homers) while walking four and striking out five in five innings in a loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. He has remained in the starting lineup as a designated hitter, so the blister issue obviously isn't too serious of an issue for the two-way superstar. And hopefully the extra rest during next week's All-Star break will allow him to put the blister in the rearview mirror. Ohtani is a must-start in fantasy lineups as a pitcher with his 132 strikeouts in 100 1/3 innings over 17 starts.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (finger) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Ohtani made an early exit during Tuesday's start due to a blister issue on his finger. That being said, the right-hander won't pitch during the All-Star Game. However, this injury isn't going to be enough to hold Ohtani out of the lineup. He'll bat third and serve as the designated hitter versus right-hander Seth Lugo. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Ohtani back in there for Wednesday's game.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) pitched five innings on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres but was lifted after throwing just 88 pitches and came off the mound with the trainer. He stayed in the game as the DH, but according to Sam Blum of The Athletic, the superstar is suffering from a blister on his middle finger. Ohtani is the AL MVP favorite right now, as he's slashing .300/.387/.658 with 31 home runs and owns a 3.32 ERA with 132 punchouts. Clearly, the 28-year-old can still hit, but fantasy managers should stay updated about his status as a starting pitcher.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (finger) is having his next start against the San Diego Padres put off until Tuesday versus Joe Musgrove in place of Monday. Swingman Jaime Barria will take the hill on Monday vs. Blake Snell instead. Ohtani sustained a cracked fingernail in last Tuesday's game with the Chicago White Sox, but the two-way superstar shook it off to launch an insurance home run as a hitter late in the 4-2 win. Ohtani boasts an MLB-best 5.7 hits per nine innings and AL-high 12.0 strikeouts per nine frames over 95 1/3 innings this year. Fantasy managers should ensure the MVP front runner is slotted in as a pitcher for the Fourth of July.

As of now, Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani (fingernail) is scheduled to make his next start on Monday at the San Diego Padres. If his fingernail is an issue, they could always push him back a day or two. Ohtani left his start early on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox due to a cracked fingernail on his pitching hand, but it didn't cause him any issues at the plate, as he 3-for-3 with two home runs in the 4-2 win. The 28-year-old might be a bit more risky in his next start if he stays on schedule, but the matchup is a nice one against the struggling Padres, so he should remain in all starting fantasy lineups. Ohtani still only gave up a run while fanning 10 in 6 1/3 frames on Tuesday night, and he's struck out 22 hitters in 13 1/3 innings while giving up only two runs in his last two starts.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/pitcher Shohei Ohtani (finger) will remain in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The two-way superstar was removed from Tuesday's start due to a cracked fingernail. This appears to be a minor issue and it won't keep Ohtani out the lineup on Wednesday. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat second versus right-hander Lucas Giolito. Although, it's uncertain if he'll make his next start versus the San Diego Padres on Monday. Fantasy managers will have to check back later for another update on his status.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (fingernail) found another way to turn heads in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. The 28-year-old saw his start cut slightly short by a cracked fingernail, but still managed 10 strikeouts over six and one-third innings of one-run ball before exiting for his seventh win of the year. The nick wasn't enough to remove Ohtani from the lineup as a batter; the two-way showstopper also went 3-for-3, smashing two solo home runs with one coming after the setback in the seventh frame. We're simply running out of words to describe the spectacle of what Ohtani is accomplishing on a daily basis. The AL MVP front runner boasts an MLB-best 28 homers, 64 RBI, .654 SLG, and 1.040 OPS with 11 stolen bases over 306 at-bats. Ohtani also sports a 3.02 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 127:39 K:BB across 95 1/3 innings. Simply amazing.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani has automatically earned the starting DH spot in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle by being the leading American League vote-getter through Phase 1. Ohtani is truly a one-of-a-kind ballplayer that just does things that the vast majority of players just can't do on a baseball field. The 28-year-old two-way Japanese superstar has now made his third straight All-Star team and currently leads the league with 24 home runs, 58 RBI, a .993 OPS and 175 total bases. In addition, he's added 14 doubles, three triples, 10 stolen bases and 49 runs scored as a hitter in 74 games. As a pitcher, he's gone 6-3 with a 3.13 ERA (3.95 FIP), 1.04 WHIP, 37 walks and 117 K's in 89 innings over 15 starts. There's nothing he can't do.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani faced some discomfort while pitching after tweaking his ankle while covering first base early against the Dodgers Wednesday. However, Ohtani powered through the pain to dominate during the contest. Throughout seven innings, he struck out 12 batters and allowed only one run. Unfortunately, despite his remarkable efforts, Ohtani was not supported by his teammate's bats, as they produced zero runs and he ended up with a tough-luck loss. Nevertheless, the 28-year-old multi-talented star, known for his abilities as a pitcher and hitter, has a strong 3.13 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP in 89 innings pitched in 2023.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is now scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The fantasy superstar was originally slated to face the Rockies at Coors Field on Friday but they skipped Jaime Barria in the rotation or order to give Reid Detmers and Ohtani starts against the Dodgers. The 28-year-old phenom owns a 6-2 record, 3.29 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 105:35 K/BB ratio across 82 innings (14 starts).

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani shined with two home runs during a 2-for-4 evening with four RBI in the team's wild 9-6 extra-inning win over the Texas Rangers on Monday. The 28-year-old now stands atop the AL with 20 long balls this year. Ohtani has a stratospheric .396 AVG with eight big flies and 17 RBI over his last 13 games. The two-way sensation is slashing a spectacular .291/.362/.593 with the aforementioned 20 taters, 50 RBI, and nine stolen bases this season. Ohtani might very well be on the way to his second MVP award in the last three campaigns. Fantasy managers should just enjoy the ride.