The Winter Meetings are set to begin in just a few days, and all eyes are on the fate of Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani. According to MLB Network analyst Jon Heyman, the general consensus is that Ohtani will sign with his next team before the meetings conclude on December 6.
Heyman expressed his excitement, stating, “I’m thinking he could sign at the Winter Meetings, which would be very exciting. That seems to be the general opinion at the moment. There are no guarantees, but [executives] believe Ohtani will be the next big signing at the Winter Meetings.”
This sentiment aligns with MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, who speculated last week that Ohtani would sign during the Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee.
Reports have surfaced that the Dodgers, Giants, and Cubs are among the clubs in the bidding for Ohtani. Heyman also mentioned the Blue Jays and Red Sox as potential candidates.
Regardless, it appears that we could be less than a week away from learning the fate of one of the most important free agents in history. Stay tuned for updates as the Winter Meetings unfold.