Overview
- Shohei Ohtani, the two-time American League MVP, is expected to sign the richest contract in American sports history, despite an elbow injury that will likely prevent him from pitching in 2024.
- Estimates for Ohtani's contract go as high as 10 years for $500 million.
- Ohtani's decision is holding up the free agent market, with many teams waiting to see where he signs before making their own moves.
- Potential teams for Ohtani include the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Francisco Giants.
- Ohtani's free agency has been marked by secrecy, with his camp warning teams that any media leaks will be held against them.