When the 2023 MLB trade deadline approached, Shohei Ohtani’s future was uncertain, with discussions of a major trade between the Angels and the Rays involving top prospects Junior Caminero and Carson Williams. Despite the potential deal, Angels owner Arte Moreno opted to keep Ohtani to pursue a playoff run, leading to the acquisition of several players, which ultimately backfired as the team finished with a poor record. Ohtani later joined the Dodgers in December 2023, winning two MVPs and emerging as a Cy Young candidate. The Angels’ missed opportunities in trades are now felt as they currently hold the worst record in baseball.
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