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Shohei Ohtani’s $68 million loophole in Dodgers contract expected to help cause MLB lockout in 2027

Los Angeles Dodgers SP/DH Shohei Ohtani has one of the most intricate contracts in the history of professional sports. He has $68 million of his deal deferred until after his playing career ends.

As Dodger Way’s Katrina Stebbins relays, this loophole in his deal, designed to circumvent the state of California’s punitive tax laws, could help cause an MLB lockout that could affect the 2027 season.

The lockout would begin in December 2026. Stebbins has an uneasy feeling it'll happen, and Ohtani will be a scapegoat.

“This isn't a new concern necessarily, and California lawmakers were very quick to jump on the initial news of Ohtani's contract structure on tax-r

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