With speculation swirling about his future, Shohei Ohtani will take the mound tonight for the Los Angeles Angels for the opener of their four-game series against the Texas Rangers.
With a win tonight, Ohtani will have his first double-digit win season as an MLB pitcher, and he will put a frustrating final frame in his last outing behind him as well.
But a big cloud is looming over tonight's game and the next few days for Ohtani, as there is a lot of discussion about his future, at least in the media.
It is not likely that last year's AL MVP will be moved before next Tuesday's MLB tr ade deadline.