Shohei Ohtani expresses desire to remain with Dodgers amid ownership changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:37 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Shohei Ohtani has indicated a preference to stay with the Los Angeles Dodgers regardless of potential changes in ownership. Reports suggest that he would remain with the team even if controlling owner Mark Walter decides to sell. Ohtani's current contract allows him to opt out if Walter or president Andrew Friedman leave the organization. However, sources close to Ohtani believe he is unlikely to seek a departure, as the Dodgers are among the few teams that can match his financial expectations.
- •Ohtani's contract permits opting out under specific ownership changes.
- •Reports indicate he prefers to stay with the Dodgers.
- •The potential sale of the Dodgers by Walter is under discussion.
- •Dodgers offer a unique financial situation for Ohtani.
- •No other MLB team likely to match the Dodgers' offer.
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers get ideal news on Shohei Ohtani amid Mark Walter situation
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