Superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani was quickly linked to the Texas Rangers, who won the 2023 World Series. Still, other teams have surfaced as potential suitors. That begs the question: Are the Rangers still considering signing Ohtani?

It’s a complicated scenario. On the one hand, Texas is eager to get the adaptable two-way player, particularly in light of their recent championship triumph. For the team, creating a dynasty would be an excellent objective. However, money worries could be a barrier. The Rangers could lose their contract with Diamond Sports Group for television rights, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Professional sports teams depend heavily on broadcast money; therefore, the Rangers’ ability to pursue Ohtani may be impacted if they lose this contract. However, the lack of a state income tax makes Texas a desirable location for free agencies. It will be crucial to keep an eye on how things turn out before Ohtani makes his ultimate choice in this matter.

The Rangers outperformed some of the best clubs in the American League and earned an AL Wild Card slot thanks to their impressive regular-season performance. Since most players want to win championships, and the Rangers proved they could last season, this success will definitely catch the eye of free agents.

Ohtani hasn’t been overly vocal about his hopes for free agency. It has been said, though, that after failing to succeed with the Los Angeles Angels, all he wants is to play for a winning team. The Rangers might still be able to sign Ohtani in free agency if their financial situation does not significantly affect the franchise.