Shohei Ohtani Signs Record Contract with Dodgers, Angels Left in the Lurch
Ohtani's unique contract structure provides financial flexibility for the Dodgers, while the Angels grapple with the loss of their star player amidst a losing streak.
- Shohei Ohtani, the 2023 AL MVP Award winner, has signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, with $680 million of it deferred.
- Ohtani's contract structure allows the Dodgers financial flexibility to continue making acquisitions, with the team already acquiring starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot from the Tampa Bay Rays.
- The Los Angeles Angels, one of the four teams Ohtani proposed his contract structure to, were the only team not on board with the idea.
- Ohtani's departure from the Angels leaves a significant gap in their lineup and starting rotation, and the team is now focused on putting a competitive team on the field.
- The Angels are on a major league-worst streak of eight consecutive losing seasons and nine straight non-playoff seasons.
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