The pursuit of Shohei Ohtani in Major League Baseball's free agency is intensifying as several teams remain in the running while others have shifted their focus away. The Dodgers, Cubs, Blue Jays, and Angels are still in contention, while the Mets, Rangers, Red Sox, and Giants are reported to have turned their attention elsewhere. Ohtani's agent, Nez Balelo, is described as an enigma controlling MLB's unicorn, keeping his decision under wraps. The Toronto Blue Jays are also reportedly in talks with the San Diego Padres about Juan Soto, adding to the intrigue of the upcoming Winter Meetings in Nashville.
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Here's my White Sox Winter Meetings outlook from my Newsletter Friday: https://t.co/NJIXm74VPB
The latest on the #Nationals' plans in free agency, plus rumblings on the #Mets and #Rays... https://t.co/9ZcHWoylin https://t.co/ZkHGDt0A6i
Everyone’s trying to get Shohei Ohtani to come to their team, even some players. But one of the Giants best players who tried to reach out to the superstar on Instagram essentially got shot down…guess we can rule the Giants out of the sweepstakes https://t.co/dMD2HOGAPZ
While the #Padres are rumored to be shopping Juan Soto, could they also have their eye on a rental addition of their own? https://t.co/6qqA9H3B5k https://t.co/aFj8kH6RiE
It has been quiet today between the Yankees and Padres, per sources. Rivals see Toronto as a real contender for Soto, but believe they are waiting to see if they’re getting Ohtani. Could still pick up again for Yanks.
Juan Soto could be on his way to Toronto. 👀 https://t.co/HLCElC3INr
Report: Blue Jays favorites to land Juan Soto https://t.co/y8yZaJY62X
Who is going to win tonight in Indianapolis? @ScottDochterman https://t.co/IBeX4AdEzY
From @ByJackHarris: Waiting game: Why the Dodgers' winter plans hinge on Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto https://t.co/L9cYq4bHEJ
The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes reportedly are entering the "final stretch" as he meets with a small group of teams this weekend https://t.co/MCaRzr10AR
The Giants will work any angle they can to land Shohei Ohtani and happen to have someone in the organization who has close ties to the superstar's camp 👀 https://t.co/HfBX2pQlY1
Next week it's all going down: Why the Dodgers' winter plans hinge on Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto https://t.co/cVoT86eEWM
The Shohei Ohtani free agency process might already be coming to a close, according to several new rumors…and it also may have been a bit of a mess because Ohtani and his team value secrecy so much https://t.co/DjYbtu4ah4
Who’s winning? https://t.co/97NvYK5A4A
In addition to their Ohtani pursuit, #BlueJays are among the teams in contact with #Padres about Juan Soto https://t.co/da7hYe6u15 https://t.co/04cFuqrX48
Mets shifting focus away from unlikely Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto splashes https://t.co/W8fy7jJhrk https://t.co/LzHBsUjZzf
Report: Yankees' trade talks for Soto stall, Blue Jays enter mix https://t.co/Bu3aQjTrKT
Blue Jays talking to Padres about Juan Soto https://t.co/CcqcqnyQKe
Yankees/Padres Trade discussions involving Juan Soto have hit a stall. The Padres are asking for Michael King, “as many as 6 prospects” and cash for Juan Soto and Trent Grisham Via @martinonyc https://t.co/f8JVFiPDbS
A new team in the Juan Soto sweepstakes has entered the chat. The Toronto Blue Jays are one of a number of teams talking to the San Diego Padres about Soto, sources tell The Athletic. More details from @Ken_Rosenthal, @dennistlin and @BrendanKutyNJ 🔗 https://t.co/WPe8ytcZbN
Who's going to win tonight? @AriWasserman https://t.co/ZUfSdzll44
Three MLB teams have reportedly backed out of the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes in free agency https://t.co/1pVhE5THij
A Very Mets Winter Meetings Preview: From the draft lottery to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, this week's newsletter takes a look at what's in store for the team in Nashville. https://t.co/VExcRZIo0D https://t.co/x1JqqSjcOc
"It's not just a baseball decision with Shohei Ohtani" @Ken_Rosenthal weighs in on the marketing impact of signing Shohei Ohtani ▶️ https://t.co/cuvzQikIPt https://t.co/fGCQlvuGT8
Ranking Shohei Ohtani's 5 free agent options as the list of MLB suitors reportedly dwindles https://t.co/2Tv2lDc5Yy https://t.co/h1ssAlpXxc
Once again, Shohei Ohtani is the most highly sought-after free agent. And as the baseball world awaits his decision, it's his agent Nez Balelo that's working hard to keep it all under wraps. But who is Balelo? The enigma controlling MLB’s unicorn ⤵️ https://t.co/Ual8wZNW1v
Ohtani market beginning to come a bit more into focus: https://t.co/bdrC9E5R59
Latest Juan Soto rumblings: https://t.co/pwquvGMfIT
Will fly to Nashville on Sunday for MLB's Winter Meetings. Can't wait. As for Pirates business and what you should monitor, here's an in-depth look: https://t.co/InEGAAZUPq
The Giants' pursuit of Shohei Ohtani reportedly is "unknown" as other potential suitors have dropped out https://t.co/RCg8uHYFiN
.@FlavaFraz21 and @ErikKratz31 make their cases for the Cubs & Blue Jays to sign Shohei Ohtani ▶️ https://t.co/DPiMSonVXy https://t.co/V4cmeFoJ1S
Juan Soto, starters atop Padres' agenda as winter meetings set to begin https://t.co/D0NajCj1Jv
Are the @mets about to spend big on Shohei? #FTLive breaks down the latest in the Ohtani sweepstakes on @Stadium: ▶️ https://t.co/rA3oEQQbgD https://t.co/6rtXHABmm9
Shohei Ohtani next team odds: BLue Jays gaining steam, Giants fading https://t.co/xsM2QzhLHz https://t.co/fXSPdjN9EA
Who will win the Winter Meetings? https://t.co/sqqhn50FIa
Where will Shohei Ohtani land? What team will be the biggest surprise? Steve Drumwright (@DrummerWrites) gets you ready for next week's Winter Meetings. https://t.co/SGBDttP5OR https://t.co/UJgydsBojI
From @TheAthletic: Once again, Shohei Ohtani is the most highly sought-after free agent in Major League Baseball. But who is the man keeping his decision under wraps? Meet his agent, the enigma controlling MLB’s unicorn. https://t.co/p6A5n1ZEm2
Rangers, Mets, Red Sox Reportedly Shift Focus Away From Pursuit Of Shohei Ohtani https://t.co/5hxVmJyYxf https://t.co/ef04qYmcHd
Lunchtime Reading: Baseball’s winter meetings start Monday (or Sunday night) in Nashville. Here’s a primer on five things to monitor as the Hot Stove heats up. https://t.co/aumc1WbdwL
Shohei Ohtani rumors: Ranking top five suitors for baseball's best player ahead of MLB Winter Meetings https://t.co/eWU4hlLn7b
Report: Blue Jays, Dodgers, Cubs among Ohtani suitors as 3 teams drop out https://t.co/NGNAaiXEeW
Who ya got? 🤔 https://t.co/2u1PLY5fgI
The Mets, Rangers, and Red Sox have turned their attention away from Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers, Cubs, Blue Jays, and Angels are still in the running, per @JeffPassan. https://t.co/yC2KZI8LDz
MLB rumors: Latest Shohei Ohtani news as suitors emerge and big names drop out, quiet winter for Rangers? https://t.co/emrdkUBHwK