Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani said he hasn't had any "deep" conversations with the team about his future and isn't currently focused on his future right now with spring training beginning. Ohtani is in the final year of his deal with the Angels, but he's focused on pitching for Team Japan in this year's World Baseball Classic and ramping up for the 2023 campaign. It was announced on Wednesday that he'll make his only Cactus League start in spring training on March 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers. As a starting pitcher, the 28-year-old is a fantasy ace after posting a 2.33 ERA with 219 strikeouts in 166 innings pitched in 2022. As a designated hitter, he slashed .273/.356/.519 with an .875 OPS, 34 home runs, 95 RBI, 90 runs and 11 stolen bases in 666 plate appearances.

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno said that he wants to keep two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who will be eligible for free agency after the 2023 season. It's one of the sport's biggest upcoming storylines and should result in a record-breaking contract by likely $100 million or more. "I'd like to keep Ohtani," Moreno said. "He's a one of a kind, He's a great person. He's obviously one of the most popular baseball players in the world, and he's an international star." But with winning being Ohtani's main goal, the Japanese sensation may prefer to go elsewhere, via a trade or free agency. However, one rival estimated the Angels have a "five percent chance" to sign Ohtani long term. The Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets are all expected to be involved. Regardless of where Ohtani is playing in 2024 and beyond, he'll remain a high-end fantasy asset as both a starting pitcher and hitter.

The writers at FOX Sports projected five landing spots for Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani when he becomes a free agent after the 2023 season. The Angels were not one of the five teams. The teams consisted of the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. The optimal choice for the Angels is obviously to lure Ohtani back, but it seems that other teams will bid just as aggressively in the offseason. The Angels are all in on Ohtani, but with owner Arte Moreno at the helm, the odds may not be in their favor. The owner of the Mets, Steve Cohen, will have no issues splurging on a perennial talent. The other aforementioned teams will pursue Ohtani with similar aggression, and the 28-year-old may become the first baseball player to bank upwards of $500 million.

MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Monday that the New York Mets are expected to pursue Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in 2023 should he enter free agency. The 28-year-old phenom would be in high demand given his elite hitting and pitching talent. Ohtani slashed .273/.356/.519 with 34 home runs, 95 RBI, and 11 stolen bases in 666 plate appearances in 2022 while also going 15-9 with a 2.33 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 33.2% strikeout rate in 28 starts. While the Mets and owner Steve Cohen have been one of baseball's spendiest teams of late, Cohen said of potentially going after Ohtani, "Hard to think about next year. I'm focused on this season." Ohtani will remain a top fantasy asset wherever he goes, but a move to the Mets would be a clear upgrade over his current team.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported Monday that the San Diego Padres are planning to be "all in" on starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani if he becomes a free agent in the 2023 offseason. The 28-year-old phenom has one year left on his contract with the Los Angeles Angels, so he could potentially be traded this season or sign a contract extension with the Angels. If he does become a free agent, there will likely be high competition to sign him given his elite hitting and pitching talent. Ohtani slashed .273/.356/.519 with 34 home runs, 95 RBI, and 11 stolen bases in 666 plate appearances in 2022 while also going 15-9 with a 2.33 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 33.2% strikeout rate in 28 starts. The Padres would be even more formidable if they were to sign him.

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announced on his official Instagram account on Thursday that he "would like to participate" in the 2023 World Baseball Classic for Team Japan. "Looking forward for the opportunity to face the best players around the world and to be able to play in front of the Japanese fans for the first time in over five years!!" Ohtani wrote. The 28-year-old pulled out of the most recent WBC in 2017 due to an ankle injury. He told reporters last month that he'd consider coming out of the bullpen for Team Japan if he played in next year's WBC. Ohtani had another phenomenal season for the Angels in 2022, hitting .273 with 34 home runs, 95 RBI, 90 runs and 11 stolen bases as the designated hitter while also going 15-9 on the mound with a 2.33 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 219 strikeouts in 166 innings over 28 starts.

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said that the team isn't trading two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani this winter. There has been plenty of speculation that the Angels will need to trade Ohtani before he's eligible to hit the open market after the 2023 season. But it's a complicated matter, especially with owner Arte Moreno planning to eventually sell the team. It looks like Ohtani will start next season with the Angels, but if they fall out of contention again, Ohtani will be the most coveted trade piece in baseball before the deadline. If not for Aaron Judge's record-setting season with the Yankees in 2022, it's likely that Ohtani would have won his second American League MVP. He hit .273 with 34 homers, 95 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 157 games while also going 15-9 on the mound with a career-low 2.33 ERA, a 1.01 WHIP and a career-high 219 K's over 28 starts.

The Los Angeles Angels are not currently entertaining trade offers for their starting pitcher/designated hitter star Shohei Ohtani, per SNY's Andy Martino. The 28-year-old will be in the final year of his contract in 2023, so it is conceivable that the team could try to trade him if they do not reach a contract extension. Navigating a trade for such a superstar could be difficult in terms of asking price, as Ohtani slashed .273/.356/.519 with 34 home runs, 95 RBI, and 11 stolen bases while also going 15-9 with a 2.33 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 33.2% strikeout rate in 28 starts in 2022. Even if he plays with the subpar Angels in 2023, Ohtani will be a top-tier fantasy player in all leagues.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani said Tuesday that he was pleased with his personal success in 2022 but had, "a rather negative impression of this season," from a team perspective, per AP News' Koji Ueda. His sentiment is warranted, as the Angels endured a seventh consecutive losing season and missed the playoffs for an eighth consecutive season. Ohtani himself was a fantasy stud once again, compiling a 15-9 record with a 2.33 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 33.2% strikeout rate in 28 starts while also posting a .273/.356/.519 slash line with 34 home runs, 95 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. Ohtani has one year left on his contract with the Angels, and they will clearly need to add more support besides himself and outfielder Mike Trout if they hope to be more competitive in 2023.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani flirted with a no-hitter in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Athletics as a two-out single in the eighth ended his bid at history. He would allow a second hit to the next batter, but he finished the inning unscathed and ended his night with 10 strikeouts and one walk allowed. Ohtani also helped his cause by going 2-for-4 at the dish with a pair of singles and one RBI to take his slash line to a crisp .275/.358/.529. The 28-year-old will have one more shot to build upon another MVP-caliber season as he'll take a 2.35 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in a rematch with the Athletics.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani flirted with a no-hitter in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Athletics as a two-out single in the eighth ended his bid at history. He would allow a second hit to the next batter, but he finished the inning unscathed and ended his night with 10 strikeouts and one walk allowed. Ohtani also helped his cause by going 2-for-4 at the dish with a pair of singles and one RBI to take his slash line to a crisp .275/.358/.529. The 28-year-old will have one more shot to build upon another MVP-caliber season as he'll take a 2.35 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in a rematch with the Athletics.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Texas Rangers. It looks to be just a normal day of rest for the 28-year-old two-way superstar. In 16 games this month, Ohtani has gone 16-for-61 (.262) with four home runs, seven RBI and nine runs scored. He's scheduled to start on the mound against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Mike Trout will serve as the DH and bat second on Thursday, while Magneuris Sierra gets the start in center field and hits ninth in the batting order. Sierra will be a DFS option to avoid in the nine-hole for the Halos. Trout, well, is usually in a lot of starting lineups each and every day.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani was sharp on Saturday, striking out eight batters in his team's 2-1 win over the Mariners. The reigning AL MVP allowed just three singles over six innings of work while issuing just one walk in his 107-pitch effort. Ohtani also chipped in with an RBI double in the first inning as he finished the game going 1-for-2 with a walk. He's been gaining ground in recent weeks to reclaim his MVP trophy as he's allowed two runs or fewer in eight of his last nine starts and three runs or fewer in 15 of his last 16 outings. Ohtani will take a 2.43 ERA and 1.04 WHIP into his next scheduled contest versus the Twins.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani was excellent on Saturday night as he allowed one run over eight innings of work in his club's 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Astros. The reigning AL MVP allowed six hits and no walks while striking out five batters in his 111-pitch effort as he settled for a no-decision in the pitcher's duel. He didn't help his cause on the mound by going 0-for-4 at the dish, but neither were any other Angels hitters since they logged just four hits all night. Ohtani will carry a 2.58 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 181 strikeouts through 136 IP into his next scheduled contest versus the same Astros squad next weekend.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (illness) is back in his designated hitter role and is batting third in the order on Tuesday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber. Ohtani was pulled from his start on the mound early on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers due to a stomach bug, but he'll return to the lineup Tuesday. The 28-year-old Japanese two-way star will make his next scheduled start on the mound on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Fantasy managers will want to get Ohtani back into their lineups as a hitter on Tuesday. He's hitting .264/.357/.515 with an .872 OPS, 27 home runs, 72 RBI, 67 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 435 at-bats entering Tuesday's contest.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (illness) will make his next start on the mound on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, as originally scheduled. Mike Mayers will make the start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ohtani was removed early from his start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers due to a stomach virus, and he's not in the starting lineup as the designated hitter on Monday against the Rays. Fantasy managers should consider the must-start fantasy asset as day-to-day for now, but the Angles clearly expect him to be fine by next weekend. The 28-year-old two-way Japanese star has gone 10-8 on the mound this year with a 2.83 ERA (2.68 FIP), a 1.09 WHIP and a 167:32 K:BB in 121 innings over 21 starts. Fantasy managers will want to get him back into their lineups as soon as he returns for the Angels.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (illness) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ohtani left his start early on the mound against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday due to a stomach virus, and he's not feeling well enough on Monday to start the series opener as the DH against the Rays. Fantasy managers should consider the Japanese two-way star as day-to-day until further notice. The 28-year-old is a must-start fantasy asset and is hitting .265/.357/.516 with an .873 OPS, 27 home runs, 72 RBI, 67 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 434 at-bats in 2022. Mike Trout will DH and hit second on Monday, while Magneuris Sierra will start in center field and bat ninth against Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (illness) was unable to get through his scheduled start on Sunday. The right-hander went four innings, allowing three runs, and striking out two batters before getting lifted in the fifth inning. The 28-year-old superstar is reportedly dealing with a stomach illness. This shouldn't be something that forces Ohtani to miss more than a day or two of action. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for more information following this contest.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reached base three times on Sunday, going 1-for-2 with two walks, a run scored, and an RBI in a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. He was also caught stealing, his eighth time against eleven successful thefts. Ohtani has been the only bright spot on this Angels team for some time with Mike Trout sidelined, and the weak lineup around him has surely hurt his fantasy opportunity. Even so, he's a candidate for MVP in the American League with a .254/.349/.499 slash line and 26 homers while also putting together a 2.68 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with 157 strikeouts in 111 innings as a pitcher.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This will be a rare off day for the two-way superstar. Max Stassi will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against lefty Cole Irvin. Fantasy managers can look elsewhere for a streaming option for Monday. The expectation is that Ohtani will be back after his rest day here.