Major League Baseball's Angels' Shohei Ohtani will not be traded to another team this offseason, the team's general manager has clarified.
Minassian General Manager of the Angels entered the venue Las Vegas on the 7th for the major league "GM meeting" to be held from the 8th and responded to the press coverage.
Minassian General Manager was asked by the press if he had any thoughts of trading Ohtani. The season will begin,” he said, revealing that he had no intention of trading to another team during this off-season.
Ohtani signed a one-year contract with the Angels last month, but it did not reach a long-term contract, and at this rate, he will become a free agent after the end of next season.
For this reason, the American media reported that the Angels may release Otani in a large trade before he becomes an FA, and in return, acquire multiple players such as young promising stocks.
"He's going to be the best player in baseball, and it's very difficult to trade the best player," Minassian general manager said. It's about staying," and indicated that he would continue negotiations with Otani for a long-term contract even in a situation where the Angels are considering selling the team.