The clock continues to tick, but Blue Jays fans are hoping its hands are counting down to "Shotime" in Toronto. The Toronto Blue Jays are believed to be one of the most likely teams to land all-star baseball player Shohei Ohtani.
The Japanese two-way player and 2023 American League MVP is currently a free agent after his contract with the Los Angeles Angels expired at the end of this season.
Ohtani has attracted strong interest from other MLB teams, such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. But the Blue Jays have emerged as a serious contender for the 29-year-old's signature after their front office reportedly met with him on Monday.
No confirmation of Ohtani's intentions have emerged just yet. But with a private plane coming from Anaheim, Calif., scheduled to land in Toronto's Pearson Airport on Friday, some fans hope that the Japanese all-star is moving north of the border.