Dodgers fans reassured: Ohtani likely to stay despite ownership sale rumors
Analysts say Shohei Ohtani plans to honor his contract and remain with the Dodgers even if owner Mark Walter sells the team.
The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers prompted speculation that Mark Walter could also put the Los Angeles Dodgers up for sale. Media analysts Sam Blum and Stephen J. Nesbitt highlighted a “key-man” provision in Shohei Ohtani’s contract that would permit an opt-out if Walter or president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman left. Despite this clause, a league one outlet reported that Ohtani intends to stay with the club, fulfilling his $700 million, ten-year agreement even if ownership changes.
This view eases concerns among Dodgers fans that a sale might trigger Ohtani’s free-agency departure. For now, the player’s plans appear unchanged, barring any unexpected developments.
Why it matters
Dodgers supporters can be confident their star player will remain despite potential ownership changes.
How this story developed
- Aug 12 Bob Iger and Josh Kushner Acquire Lakers for Over $12 Billion
- Aug 12 Former Disney chief Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner have agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for roughly $12.5 billion, pending NBA approval.
- Aug 12 The NBA Board of Governors scheduled a September vote on the proposed Lakers sale.
- Aug 13 The NBA’s advisory finance committee has begun its review of the proposed ownership change.
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