Dodgers Rumors: In Shohei Ohtani Deal, LA Would Need to Trade the Farm, According to Insider

MLB insider gives his take about where Shohei Ohtani is going, and the Dodgers are a leading candidate.

With the Major League trade deadline in 15 days, every team is evaluating what they have and need and where they are in their divisional races and Wild Card race.

Everyone is debating whether the Los Angeles Angels will trade their superstar Shohei Ohtani. If they do, a few teams have enough prospects to get him. The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the teams.

According to MLB insider Jim Bowden of The Athletic:

“The Dodgers’ farm system is loaded from top to bottom, and they are equipped to make a 10-for-1 type trade to land Ohtani. ... The Angels would have to insist on either Diego Cartaya or Dalton Rushing, both top catching prospects, being included in the trade. Then they could ask for a trio of pitching prospects who have cut their teeth in the majors: Emmet Sheehan, Gavin Stone, and either Michael Grove or Ryan Pepiot. Add a couple of position players to the package, such as outfielder Andy Pages and either third baseman Michael Busch or outfielder Josue De Paula, and you start getting close to the necessary return value for a deal.”

It is doubtful the Angels will trade Ohtani. If they do, will the Dodgers be willing to give up these many prospects for one player unless Ohtani agrees to a contract extension?

“Only a handful of teams have a legitimate chance to trade for Ohtani, should he become available over the next 15 days. In my opinion, that group would be led by the Rays, Dodgers, Mariners and Rangers.”

It will be interesting to see if Ohtani goes, and if he does, where he goes.