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Miami Marlins' 20-year-old pitcher Eury Perez will undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his 2024 season before it even began. The highly touted prospect had emerged as one of the game's bright young pitchers, but will now miss the entire season due to the surgery. The Marlins, who are off to a winless start, are facing pitching issues and potential trade talks as they struggle in the early part of the season.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes opt-out clauses tied to the health of his elbow. If he undergoes Tommy John surgery or is on the injured list for an extended period due to an elbow injury before 2029, he can opt out after the 2031 or 2033 World Series. If his elbow remains healthy, the opt-out years are 2029 and 2031. The contract also includes a $50 million signing bonus, various personal staff provisions, and travel perks. The Dodgers also paid a $50.6 million posting fee to Yamamoto's former team, the Orix Buffaloes, bringing the total cost of acquisition to over $375 million.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes unique opt-out clauses tied to the health of his elbow. He can opt out after the 2031 and 2033 World Series if he undergoes Tommy John surgery or spends 134 consecutive days on the injured list for a right elbow issue between 2024-2029. Without significant elbow issues, he can opt out after the 2029 and 2031 World Series. The Dodgers have strengthened their team by signing Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani, making them World Series favorites. Yamamoto, a former Nippon Professional Baseball star, is expected to make a significant impact on the Dodgers' rotation.
Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto's record $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes unique opt-out clauses tied to the health of his pitching elbow. If he has Tommy John surgery or misses significant time due to elbow issues, he can opt out after the 2031 and 2033 World Series. Without such injuries, the opt-outs are after the 2029 and 2031 World Series. The Dodgers also owe a hefty posting fee to Yamamoto's Japanese team, and the deal includes various perks for the player. Yamamoto has yet to pitch in the MLB but comes with an impressive record from Japan, including a recent no-hitter and a Japan Series-record 14 strikeouts in a game.