If Halsey had stayed near the Leyte landings

What might have happened if Halsey had stayed near the Philippine landings instead of taking Ozawa's bait?

Lee's battleships and the American carriers would likely have met the Japanese force in a much larger combined engagement.

If Halsey had stayed near the Philippine landings instead of following Ozawa's bait, Willis Lee would have had the opportunity for a battleship engagement. American carrier aircraft would also have joined the fight. The Japanese force would consequently have faced a much larger combined American force.