MLB Insider Apologizes For Inaccurate Shohei Ohtani Report That Sent Everyone Into A Frenzy

MLB Network Jon Morosi sent out an apology on Friday night after sharing what turned out to be an inaccurate report about two-way superstar and free agent Shohei Ohtani.

On Friday afternoon, Toronto Blue Jays fans went into a frenzy when Morosi reported that Ohtani was on his way to The Six to meet with the AL East club. The Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly the two main front-runners for the 2023 AL MVP.

Sources: Shohei Ohtani is en route to Toronto today.

A representative of his agency, CAA, would not comment when asked about Ohtani’s travel plans.

At this hour, Ohtani does not have a signed agreement with any @MLB team. @MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 8, 2023

However, several other MLB insiders reported that Ohtani was still at his home in southern California and not on his way to Toronto.

One more time: Ohtani is NOT in Toronto. There is no agreement anywhere. No decision is imminent. People need to stop lying and guessing. He has not made his decision. Again carry on.

— Jim Bowden⚾️🏈 (@JimBowdenGM) December 8, 2023

Shohei Ohtani is NOT in Toronto.
Ohtani is NOT on a flight to Toronto.
Ohtani is at home in Southern California.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 8, 2023

• TRENDING NEWS

---

NL Powerhouse Lands Chicago White Sox Superstar Luis Robert Jr. In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Make Them Co-World Series Favorites With Dodgers

---

Afterwards, Morosi sent out an apology about his inaccurate report on Ohtani:

Today, I posted reporting that included inaccurate information that Shohei Ohtani was traveling to Toronto. I regret the mistake and apologize to baseball fans everywhere. I am deeply sorry for letting you down.

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 9, 2023

The unfortunate part about this for Morosi is that his report just so happened to be about the biggest free agent in MLB history. Many fans were immediately convinced that Ohtani was a Blue Jay, but the reports about him flying to Toronto proved to be inaccurate, as Ohtani not only didn’t fly there, but he also never ended up signing with the Blue Jays despite all the rumors.

BREAKING: Shohei Ohtani Signs Insane Record-Breaking 10-Year Deal Worth $700 Million Deal With MLB Powerhouse