Yoshinobu Yamamoto Joins Dodgers in Record-Breaking Deal
TL;DR
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the top pitcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league, has signed a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, making it the largest deal ever given to a pitcher in MLB history. The Dodgers beat out the Mets and Yankees in the bidding, and Yamamoto will join fellow Japanese star Shohei Ohtani in LA. The contract includes a $50 million signing bonus and two opt-outs, with no deferrals. Yamamoto's arrival strengthens the Dodgers' already formidable roster, which includes Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, making them the favorites to win the World Series in 2024.
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