The clock seems to be ticking on designated hitter/pitcher Shohei Ohtani's time with the Angels.
After six individually transcendent — yet conspicuously postseason-free — years in Orange County, the 2021 American League MVP will have a decision to make after this season. His contract is up, and many believe he will receive the largest contract in baseball history.
Before that, however, Los Angeles has to decide whether to move him at the deadline. With the Angels 45–47 and six games back of the second AL wild-card spot, reporters are suggesting such a deal might be a possibility.