Shohei Ohtani likely won't opt out of Dodgers contract amid ownership uncertainty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter faces scrutiny due to an FBI probe and ownership issues. Despite concerns surrounding Walter's position and a potential sale of the Dodgers, sources indicate that Shohei Ohtani likely won't activate his opt-out clause in his contract. Currently, Walter's ownership is not under immediate threat and there are no plans to sell the team, quelling fears among Dodgers fans regarding Ohtani's future.
- •Mark Walter's ownership faces an FBI investigation and uncertainty.
- •Ohtani has a clause that allows him to opt out if Walter leaves.
- •Sources suggest Ohtani likely won't consider opting out now.
- •No immediate plans for the Dodgers to be sold, amid ownership discussions.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — The Dodgers Are In Limbo, But Shohei Ohtani Likely Won't Opt Out
"The Los Angeles Dodgers don't have to worry about Shohei Ohtani right now.
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