Ohtani staying with Angels at least until season’s end

Shohei Ohtani will be staying with the Los Angeles Angels, at least for the rest of the season.

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The Angels are yet to seal the deal, but according to general manager Perry Minasian they have reached an agreement on personal terms.

“We’re going to roll the dice and see what happens,” Minasian said.

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Ohtani will be become a free agent this winter and his future is still uncertain. The 29-year-old is still looking for his first playoff appearance and that might drive him away from Los Angeles in search of more competitive team.

“I love Shohei Ohtani,” Minasian added. “He comes in, prepares, works, goes out and performs on a nightly basis. Obviously, does both (hitting and pitching). He’s a great teammate. He takes this really seriously. He eats it. He sleeps it.

“He’s somebody that we would love to have going forward.”