Dodgers face $1.1B in deferred payments after trade for Tarik Skubal

The Los Angeles Dodgers, current back-to-back World Series champions, acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. The deal contributes to a hefty payroll of $311.7 million, the second-highest in MLB. The Dodgers owe a total of $1.1 billion in deferred payments to ten players, extending through 2047. This includes significant amounts for Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, raising concerns about future financial implications for the organization amidst ongoing MLB collective bargaining discussions.

• 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — World Series three-peat – or not – Dodgers owe $1.1B in deferred payments