Shohei Ohtani, a superstar for the Los Angeles Angels, is eligible to become a free agency this winter. If he does enter the market, he could potentially sign the highest contract in Major League Baseball history.

As the Red Sox head into another October without postseason games at Fenway Park, they have fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom and are in search of a franchise cornerstone player.

Is it possible that the Red Sox may compete for Ohtani in free agency?

Peter Gammons, a veteran MLB journalist and reporter, revealed a juicy tidbit on X (previously Twitter) on a recent Friday.

The connection to New Balance is intriguing. The Massachusetts-based firm has an endorsement agreement with Ohtani.

It would be one of the biggest offseason moves in Boston sports history if the Red Sox signed Ohtani. Despite being sidelined for the rest of the season with a ruptured UCL in his right elbow, the 29-year-old two-way star remаins the heavy favorite to win American League MVP this year.

He played in 135 games, batting.304 with 44 homers and 95 RBI. As a pitcher, he was 10-5 with a 3.14 ERA and a 1.06 WҺIP.

Due to the severity of Ohtani’s elbow ιnjury, he may need surgery and will likely be limited to designated hitter duties for the whole 2024 season. In 2018, he underwent surgery on his right arm, which prevented him from throwing in 2019.

The Red Sox’s starting rotation is their biggest liability. A true ace player is noticeably absent. Since Chris Sale has had so many injuries, he can no longer be a top-of-the-rotation starter. Boston’s farm system is excellent, but it lacks top-tier pitching prospects.

There is some dаnger in signing Ohtani, particularly if his pitching talent declines quickly. Another designated hitter is the last thing the Red Sox need.

Given his amazing talent and the excitement he generates at every game, Ohtani is sure to attract a lot of suitors. The Red Sox should probably join the quest, but they should think about the potential consequences before doing so.