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Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani addressed the viral chants from the Toronto Blue Jays fans, who made their feelings about the Japanese sensation clear. During Game 1 of the World Series, Ohtani was showered with “we don’t need you” chants from the fans at Rogers Centre, in reference to his decision to spurn the Jays during free agency in favor of the Dodgers. More news: Dodgers Superstar Cleaned Trash in Dugout After Historic World Series Game Ohtani had one of the most followed free agency periods in sports history during the 2023 offseason. He had every team in the league interested in him, and eventually narrowed down his list to a handful of teams, including the Dodgers and Blue Jays. TORONTO, ONTARIO – OCTOBER 24: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks to the dugout after striking out during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game one of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on October 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) He went as far as to meet with the team’s officials in Toronto, showing just how close the MVP came to joining. As he came up to bat at the top of the ninth inning of World Series Game 1, Ohtani heard how the fans felt two years after rejecting them. More news: Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Responds to Blue Jays Manager’s Comments He did not seem bothered by the remarks, taking his at-bat usually, though it clearly caught the baseball world. Ahead of Game 3, Ohtani was finally asked about his feelings on the chant. “I thought it was great,” Ohtani said in Japanese. “My wife loves that chant so she teased me a little about it.” He added: “But I’m focused during my at-bats, so it doesn’t really bother me or anything like that.” He also joked about hoping to not hear them at home. “Overall, I can relax once I get home,” Ohtani said. “I just try to make sure I don’t hear the same kind of chants at home that I heard in Toronto.” Ohtani will undoubtedly hear more from the Jays fans if they end up winning the title, though there is still plenty of baseball left to be played. The Dodgers have a run of three home games coming, with the series tied at one apiece. Ohtani will take the mound for Game 4, setting the stage for another fantastic performance where he will hit and pitch in the same game. Regardless of how the series ends, Ohtani will likely not feel any regret about turning down the Blue Jays, considering he has already won a title in Los Angeles, where he looks settled on and off the field. More news: Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Has 6-Word Response to Drake vs Kendrick Lamar Debate For more MLB news, head to Newsweek Sports.
