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Dec 12, 2023
By espn.com

Shohei Ohtani will defer $680M in deal with Dodgers, sources say - ESPN

Shohei Ohtani's historic contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers will see him defer $68 million of his annual $70 million salary, sources familiar with the deal said Monday, significantly lowering his new team's payroll and potential tax burden.

Dec 11, 2023
By espn.com

Dodgers-Yankees trade opens roster spot for Shohei Ohtani - ESPN

In a move that opens up a 40-man roster spot for Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded reliever Victor Gonzalez and infielder Jorbit Vivas to the New York Yankees for shortstop prospect Trey Sweeney, it was announced Monday.

Dec 11, 2023
By espn.com

What Ohtani's $700 million deal means for Dodgers, rest of MLB - ESPN

Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger! For a long time, and for a lot of money. After a wild week of rumors (and several more weeks of silence preceding it), Ohtani announced his decision on Instagram: He's leaving the Los Angeles Angels to head crosstown to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. His deal, for 10 years and $700 million, dwarfs every professional contract in MLB and in American sports. How does it change Dodgers' 2024 outlook — and the MLB landscape? Our MLB experts weigh in on the big questions about this very big deal.

Dec 11, 2023
By breakingnews.ie

Shohei Ohtani agrees to join LA Dodgers in record $700m deal

Shohei Ohtani has confirmed he is to join the Los Angeles Dodgers on a record-breaking contract after ending his six-year spell with the Los Angeles Angels.

Dec 10, 2023
By espn.com

Shohei Ohtani joining Dodgers on 10-year, $700M contract - ESPN

The most unique player in baseball history has joined one of the most storied franchises in the world — for more money than anyone could have possibly imagined.