Shohei Ohtani to remain with Dodgers despite potential sale

Shohei Ohtani will stay with the Los Angeles Dodgers even if controlling owner Mark Walter sells the team. A source close to Ohtani confirmed that he does not plan to opt out of his contract, which runs for another seven years. Speculation had arisen due to Walter's recent sale of the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, which included a clause that might allow Ohtani to leave. Ohtani's current deal, valued at $700 million, has linked him to lucrative sponsorships in the U.S. and Japan, benefitting the Dodgers financially. He has also helped lead the team to two consecutive World Series titles and won MVP awards in 2024 and 2025.

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