Some of Ohtani’s ex-teammates say privately he showed no interest in other sports after he and Ippei Mizuhara have been embroiled in a gambling investigation
The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani greets former Angels teammate Brandon Drury before a spring training game March 5, 2024, in Phoenix. The Angels, who had an off day Thursday, reconvened as a group Friday morning for the first time since the news broke Wednesday afternoon about Ohtani and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara being connected to a federal investigation involving sports gambling.
Other players who had been with the Angels during all or parts of Ohtani’s six years with the team either said they were surprised or declined to comment entirely. The move with Soto leaves infielders Miguel Sanó and Ehire Adrianza in the running for the final position player roster spot. The Angels also have roster decisions to make regarding outfielder Jake Marisnick and left-hander Drew Pomeranz. The collective bargaining agreement provided an out for both players to become free agents Sunday. The players had to make the requests Friday.
Marisnick, 32, hit .353 with a 1.018 OPS through 35 plate appearances this spring. He is presumably behind five other outfielders, though: Mike Trout, Taylor Ward, Aaron Hicks, Jo Adell and Moniak.
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