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Shohei Ohtani’s $700 Million Deal Already ‘Paid Back’ to Dodgers

ESPN’s Joon Lee said the Dodgers “made back the entirety” of Ohtani’s deal in his first season through tickets, global marketing, and merchandise. The contract spans 10 years, totaling $700M, with $680M deferred from 2034 to 2043 at 0% interest. Ohtani earns $2M annually in 2024-33, a structure that slashes cash outlay and luxury-tax hit while maximizing commercial upside.