Seattle Mariners Expected to Drop Pursuit of Shohei Ohtani in Free Agency Amid $600M Contract Speculation and Multiple Teams Vying, Uncertainty Persists

The Seattle Mariners are not expected to pursue Shohei Ohtani in free agency. Ohtani's value as a free agent remains uncertain due to concerns about his future as a pitcher after elbow surgery. There is speculation about the potential contract value for Ohtani, with some experts predicting a $600M deal. Multiple teams are vying for Ohtani, but his intentions remain unclear. Various sources discuss the likelihood of different teams signing Ohtani and his ability to sustain being a two-way player. The ongoing pursuit of Ohtani in free agency has generated significant interest and uncertainty in the baseball community.