Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Los Angeles Angels are taking a huge risk.
They have reportedly decided to not trade Shohei Ohtani and become buyers at the trade deadline. The risk? Ohtani is a free agent at season's end, so they could be losing him at the end of the year for nothing.
But Sports Illustrated reports that Los Angeles will take the gamble, despite fielding offers for the two-way superstar. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) The Angels will reportedly try to add some pitching alongside Ohtani and expect things to turn when Mike Trout returns from his injury — also alongside Ohtani.
The Angels entered play Wednesday 4.0 games out of the final wild card spot with their 52-49 record but will now look to break their eight-year postseason drought.