Dodgers' Snell Signing Shakes Up MLB Market Dynamics
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed pitcher Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract, which includes $60 million in deferred payments. This deal pushes the Dodgers' total deferred compensation to nearly $1 billion, a strategy that allows them to manage luxury tax thresholds while maintaining a high payroll. The Dodgers' use of deferred contracts, similar to those of Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, has sparked criticism for exploiting tax loopholes, with calls for legislative changes to address income inequality.
