Rumors swirled on Friday afternoon of a possible impending signing between star free agent pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Fans fired up the flight trackers, and an early report indicated that Ohtani was en route to Toronto Pearson International Airport, presumably to sign with the Blue Jays.
However, subsequent reports indicated Ohtani was never on that flight and is still at his home in southern California. But while the most sought-after free agent in baseball may not have been on the flight, it was carrying a celebrity, at least reportedly.
Per a report from the CBC, Canadian businessman and Shark Tank star Robert Herjavec was on the flight with his family.
Our CBC photographer Evan Mitsui is messaging me from Pearson Airport right now.
He confirms new reports that Ohtani was NOT on the private jet.
It was in fact carrying Canadian businessman Robert Herjavec and his family.
— Devin Heroux (@Devin_Heroux) December 8, 2023
While his presence on the flight has not yet been confirmed, it adds yet another bizarre layer to a story that took over the internet on Friday as we await a decision from Ohtani, a two-time American League MVP.
