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Yamamoto’s World Series Dominance Renews Scrutiny of Yankees’ $325 Million Miss

Critics say New York’s refusal to exceed Gerrit Cole’s contract cost them Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 25: Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning in game two of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on October 25, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto chose the Dodgers on a 12-year, $325 million deal that included opt-outs and incentives, according to multiple reports.
  • Jon Heyman reported the Yankees stopped at $300 million, declined a $50 million signing bonus, and aimed to keep any offer below Gerrit Cole’s $324 million contract.
  • Yamamoto delivered back-to-back postseason complete games, including a World Series nine-inning outing with one run, eight strikeouts, four hits, no walks, and a stretch of 20 consecutive batters retired.
  • Across his first two MLB seasons with Los Angeles, Yamamoto has posted a sub-3.00 ERA, reinforcing the perceived value of the Dodgers’ investment.
  • After missing on Yamamoto, the Yankees signed Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract as fans and pundits intensified criticism of Brian Cashman and Hal Steinbrenner.