In a shocking turn of events, a plane that was believed to be carrying Shohei Ohtani, the highly coveted Japanese baseball player, turned out to have Canadian businessman Robert Herjavec, known for his appearances on the show "Shark Tank," on board instead. The confusion started when internet users discovered a plane flying from Anaheim, where Ohtani had played for the past six seasons, to Toronto on Friday night, sparking rumors of Ohtani's imminent free agency decision.

Thousands of people eagerly tracked the flight, which was scheduled to land in Toronto during the 4 p.m. hour on Friday. However, the situation remained speculative until an MLB report claimed that Ohtani was indeed en route to Toronto. This report was later dismissed by both USA Today and the New York Post, stating that Ohtani was actually in southern California.

Amidst the frenzy at Toronto's Pearson Airport, where fans and reporters eagerly awaited Ohtani's arrival, the plane finally touched down. To everyone's surprise, Ohtani was nowhere to be seen. Instead, it was Robert Herjavec who emerged from the aircraft. Sensing the confusion and humor in the situation, Herjavec played along, taking to Instagram to thank the Toronto Blue Jays for signing him and jokingly mentioning his 5-year-old son's pitching skills.

The MLB Network also acknowledged their initial report as inaccurate on Saturday morning, revealing that Ohtani had not signed with the Blue Jays. In a colossal deal worth a record-breaking $700 million, Ohtani had actually agreed to join the Los Angeles Dodgers on a 10-year contract. This deal shattered the previous North American sports record held by Patrick Mahomes at $450 million and exceeded Ohtani's former teammate Mike Trout's MLB record of $426 million.

Adding to the drama, popular rapper Drake, known for his affiliation with various sports teams, including the Toronto Raptors, posted a photo on his Instagram story wearing Ohtani's All-Star Game jersey, fueling the excitement among Blue Jays fans. Drake's reputation for cursing teams with his support became a talking point, and fans hoped that this time, he would bring good fortune to the Blue Jays.

However, the disappointment was palpable when Ohtani's decision was revealed. Drake's misplaced optimism and his previous betting blunder, in which he placed a large wager on Logan Paul to defeat Dillon Danis but ended up losing, only added to the frustration.

Despite the false alarm, Ohtani's achievements on the field cannot be overlooked. He recently earned his second unanimous MVP in three seasons, showcasing his exceptional skills both at the plate and on the mound. With a .654 slugging percentage and 1.066 OPS, he led the majors in 2023, while his performance as a pitcher was equally impressive, with a 3.14 ERA and 167 strikeouts in 132 innings pitched. Ohtani's 10.0 WAR, the highest in the league, solidified his status as one of the most talented players in the game.

As Blue Jays fans come to terms with the disappointment and Drake faces renewed jokes about his supposed curse, the baseball world marvels at Ohtani's record-breaking deal with the Dodgers, solidifying his place in history and setting a new standard for player contracts.