
"Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Dodgers Deal Tied to Elbow Condition, Prioritizes English Lessons"
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes two opt-out opportunities, contingent on the health of his pitching elbow. The opt-outs are available after the 2031 and 2033 World Series if he has elbow issues, or after the 2029 and 2031 World Series if he remains healthy. The contract also includes a posting fee to Yamamoto's Japanese team, bringing the total cost to over $375 million. Additional perks include a personal interpreter, trainer, and physical therapist, as well as travel benefits. Yamamoto's deal is the longest for a pitcher in MLB history and follows the Dodgers' record signing of Shohei Ohtani, contributing to their status as the offseason's biggest spenders in baseball.


