Shohei Ohtani is set to hit free agency this offseason, and there’s a great chance that he’ll receive a record-breaking contract with his new team (unless he stays with the Angels, of course).
But after Monday’s game in Boston, he can probably cross the Red Sox off his list.
When the start of the Angels-Red Sox game at Fenway Park was delayed due to rain, MLB tried to get the game in despite more rain in the forecast. After one inning, that rain came back, but the umpiring crew — after receiving a favorable forecast — unsuccessfully tried to keep the game going without an additional delay.
That ultimately led to Ohtani warming up on the mound during a downpour. He did not look to be enjoying himself.
Sho-wer Time ☔️🚿✅
Shohei Ohtani warms up for the second inning at Fenway Park in pouring rain. Slight delay as ground crew now working on field at Fenway Park.
Credit: Ballys#大谷翔平 #Ohtani #Angels #GoHalos pic.twitter.com/v4hopRMFcs— Anaheim Sports (@AnaheimSports1) April 17, 2023
Yea Shohei’s not signing in Boston pic.twitter.com/UXf96xsLEW
— Steve Perrault (@Steve_Perrault) April 17, 2023
Sorry, Red Sox. If your team doesn’t have a roof — or isn’t located in Southern California — you shouldn’t get those hopes up for Ohtani. Between the multiple delays and a PitchCom system that couldn’t handle water, why would Ohtani want to deal with those conditions?
MLB fans all had the same joke about weather impacting Ohtani’s decision this offseason.