Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Dodgers Contract Includes Health-Linked Opt-Outs

The Japanese pitcher can opt out of his contract after the 2029 and 2031 World Series if he avoids significant elbow issues, or after the 2031 and 2033 World Series if he has Tommy John surgery or a prolonged elbow injury.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes two opt-outs linked to the health of his elbow.
If Yamamoto has Tommy John surgery or is on the injured list for a right elbow injury for 134 consecutive service days from 2024-29, he can opt out after the 2031 and 2033 World Series.
If Yamamoto avoids significant elbow issues, he can opt out after the 2029 and 2031 World Series.
Yamamoto's contract also includes a full-time interpreter, personal trainer, and physical therapist.
The Dodgers will pay a posting fee of $50,625,000 to the Orix Buffaloes of Japan's Pacific League, raising the cost of acquiring Yamamoto to just over $375 million.