Shohei Ohtani has reportedly narrowed the group of teams he’ll consider signing with, and it appears the A’s are out for the Japanese sensation who’s making the jump to the major leagues.
The Athletic reported Sunday that the A’s were among a number of teams told over the weekend that they didn’t make the cut. Ohtani and his representatives are planning to meet with clubs they’re interested in over the coming week. He reportedly is leaning toward signing with a West Coast team, with the Yankees and Red Sox among the more high-profile teams said to be out of the running.