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Shohei Ohtani Says He's 'Very Open' to Long-Term Contract Extension with Angels

The Los Angeles Angels already have Mike Trout locked in through the 2030 season, and soon, they may have the same kind of long-term security with Shohei Ohtani.

Ohtani is due to earn $5.5 million next season and has one more year of arbitration before hitting free agency in 2024. On Sunday, he told reporters he's open to remaining in L.A. well beyond that.

"Of course I'll be very open to negotiation," he said. "I mean the team is supporting me for this whole four years and I'm really appreciative of that.