Shohei Ohtani Signs Record-Breaking Contract with Dodgers, Shifts Focus to Hitting

Reid Detmers, Likely New Ace for Angels, Expresses Concerns; Angels Seek Roster Improvement

Shohei Ohtani, one of the best sluggers in 2023, has signed a 10-year contract worth $700 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers, making it the largest contract ever in sports history.
Ohtani will not be a two-way player in 2024 due to an elbow surgery he underwent, focusing solely on hitting for the season.
Reid Detmers from the Los Angeles Angels, who will likely emerge as the Angels’ ace in Ohtani's absence, expressed concerns about facing Ohtani as a hitter in the upcoming season.
The Los Angeles Angels, now without Ohtani, are looking to improve their roster, relying on young players with Detmers likely being the top pitcher for the upcoming season.
Detmers believes that the departure of Ohtani will lead to more consistency in the day-to-day approach for the club, moving to a traditional five-man pitching rotation.