Will right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman,who appeared in the free agent (FA) market, have dinner with Shohei Ohtani (LA Angels) in one pot?

Stroman, who made his big league debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2014, was traded to the New York Mets in 2019.

He started 33 games this season, posting a 10-13 record and a 3.02 ERA.He did not play in the league last year due to concerns about the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), but returned this year to prove his durability, playing the league's most 179 innings.

Major League Baseball's interest in Stroman is hot. According to the American media MLB Trade Rumors, including the Mets, the Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox are interested in signing Stroman.

It is also interesting whether Stroman will play with Ohtani on the same team.The Angels,who failed to reinforce their starting lineup after the end of last season,suffered from a starting difficulty this season as well.The depth of the Angels' starting lineup this season was shallow to the extent that Ohtani,who also worked as a pitcher,was active as an ace in the starting lineup.Another task to be solved in this Stove League is reinforcement of selection.

The value of young and promising Stroman is increasing because of the relatively poor quality of top pitchers compared to the fielders that are flooded with big fish.