Shohei Ohtani was the story of the 2024 MLB offseason. How could it be anything else? Ohtani, a two-way sensation, hit free agency after putting up MVP-worthy numbers as a hitter and Cy Young-caliber numbers as a pitcher.
After weeks of rumors and rumblings, Ohtani’s next destination was finally decided. After spending six years with the Angels, the Japanese star moved across town, joining the Dodgers on a monstrous 10-year, $700 million contract with Los Angeles.
Before Ohtani could even suit up in his first official game as a Dodger, he was back in the headlines — this time, for his potential involvement in a gambling scandal.
Ohtani was swept up in controversy during spring training. It was…
