Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, of which $680 million agreed to be received after the contract ends
In other words, Ohtani’s annual salary is only $2 million from 10 years 2024 to 2033 while playing for the Dodgers
Will receive remaining $680 million from 10 years 2034 to 2043 after contract termination
This contract structure is said to have been proposed by Ohtani first, and the Dodgers are looking to recruit additional players based on the Payroll saved here
According to Major CBT rules, Ohtani’s annual salary will be calculated at around $46 million when calculating Dodgers’ payroll