The near-Shohei Ohtani trade that could’ve altered Dodgers future
The Los Angeles Angels nearly traded Shohei Ohtani to the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The proposed deal would have sent top prospects Junior Caminero and Carson Williams to the Angels. Ultimately, the Angels decided to keep Ohtani, but their season ended poorly, leading to speculation about missed opportunities.
- ▪The Angels discussed a trade with the Rays that would have sent Ohtani to Tampa Bay.
- ▪Caminero and Williams were among the prospects involved in the potential deal.
- ▪The Angels finished the 2023 season with a disappointing 73-89 record after failing to make the postseason.
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MLB The near-Shohei Ohtani trade that could’ve altered Dodgers future By Thomas Murray Published May 21, 2026, 1:57 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google When the 2023 MLB trade deadline came, the biggest question at the MLB trade deadline was, what would become of Shohei Ohtani? According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, a blockbuster deal was seriously discussed between the Angels and the Tampa Bay Rays to send Ohtani to Florida in exchange for Junior Caminero, Carson Williams, and more. Shohei Ohtani nearly became a member of the Tampa Bay Rays as the Los Angeles Angels almost traded him at the 2023 MLB trade deadline.
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