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Ohtani to keep playing, his future and impending free agency murky after elbow ligament injury, Baseball
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Shohei Otani reportedly hires U.S. agent, bringing him even closer to MLB move
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Shohei Otani reportedly hires U.S. agent, bringing him even closer to MLB move
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Perry Minasian: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Rosenthal: Angels' bleak options with Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers' possible interest in Carlos Correa and more - The Athletic
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The Recorder - Shohei Ohtani's sparkling future and impending free agency are murky after elbow ligament injury
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Angels GM says Shohei Ohtani and agent turned down MRI weeks before torn UCL diagnosis
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Shohei Ohtani potential Trade Deadline deals