Ownership change clouds future for Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Following the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, questions arise about the Los Angeles Dodgers' ownership. Mark Walter, the Dodgers' controlling owner, sold his majority stake in the Lakers, raising speculation despite Walter's commitment to retaining the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani, who has a 'key man' clause concerning management changes, reportedly intends to stay with the Dodgers, expressing satisfaction with the team's investment and leadership. Ohtani's management does not view potential ownership changes as a significant threat to his stability with the franchise.
- •Mark Walter sold his Lakers stake but intends to keep the Dodgers.
- •Ohtani holds a 'key man' clause in his contract regarding management.
- •Ohtani reportedly happy with Dodgers' leadership and investment.
- •Walter's Lakers sale increases speculation about Dodgers' future ownership.
- •Ohtani's management sees no concern over potential ownership changes.
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers Future Gets Clearer After Lakers Sale
"After the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, a cloud hangs over the Los Angeles Dodgers' future ownership and star Shohei Ohtani.
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