No one seems to have much beyond informed speculation when it comes to Shohei Ohtani, so apply all necessary caveats to this latest report. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, who cited a high-ranking executive, the “Cubs’ optimism of landing Shohei Ohtani has significantly waned.” If true, that seems to leave the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Giants, and Angels as the finalists.
The Chicago Cubs’ optimism of landing Shohei Ohtani has now significantly waned, one high-ranking executive said, leaving the LA Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants as the likely finalists.