Shohei Ohtani Will Defer a Massive Sum in Dodgers Contract, per Report

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Sports Illustrated

By Karl Rasmussen The Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani agreed to terms on a historic $700 million contract which will see him play for the franchise through the 2033 season. Ohtani’s contract, which is the richest in professional sports, will actually only pay the two-way superstar as little as $2 million per season, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Per the report, Ohtani has agreed to defer a staggering $680 million of the $700 million deal until after the expiration of the contract. As such, Ohtani will collect just $2 million annually until after the 2033 season, at which point the rema…

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