The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a significant investment this offseason, signing Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a 12-year, $325 million contract. This move comes as part of a larger spending spree by the Dodgers, who have now spent over $1 billion in free agency, outpacing all other MLB teams combined. Yamamoto's deal, which is the most ever for a pitcher in Major League Baseball, includes a $50 million signing bonus, a $50 million posting fee, and opt-outs after the 2029 and 2031 seasons. The contract is for one less season than Bryce Harper's but matches the financial commitment, underscoring the Dodgers' aggressive strategy in the market. The signing has sparked a range of reactions, with some seeing it as a shift in baseball's landscape, particularly in attracting a Japanese audience with the dual signings of Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani. While the Dodgers are bolstering their rotation, which has been transformed from a question mark to a strength, other teams such as the Yankees and Mets have missed out on Yamamoto and are now considering their next moves in free agency.
New Dodgers teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are already out hitting the town 👀 (via therealnobu / IG) https://t.co/d4r9srkpQS
.@AndrewBrandt on how the Dodgers' offseason spending - - over $1B on 3 players - - exposes inequity in MLB. https://t.co/hAtoJqXb8L
Sports journalist @candace_pedraza joins @DHenryTV to talk about the gift that New York Sports fans need the most. Watch the full Rapid Rundown on YouTube: https://t.co/h59oPnlEMO https://t.co/4gUo3T2Bhq
Pivoting to Blake Snell seems like an obvious move for the Giants. Or does it? 🤔 @WirthTM highlights why the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner does and does not make sense for San Francisco. https://t.co/t6R2zyA60Z
Josh Reddick blasts Yoshinobu Yamamoto's blockbuster deal with the Dodgers: 'How do you give a guy $325 million without ever throwing a pitch in MLB' https://t.co/NeLX0zxhmV https://t.co/5afiW7gfq5
Sports journalist @candace_pedraza joins @DHenryTV to talk about next moves for the #Mets and #Yankees after losing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Watch the full Rapid Rundown on YouTube: https://t.co/TcquFEl2x0 https://t.co/MpPm9mTW7F
One thing the Yankees considered when making their offer to Yoshinobu Yamamoto was that they didn't believe anyone should have a bigger deal than Gerrit Cole, per @JonHeyman https://t.co/mW2teEsUe0
Sports journalist @candace_pedraza joins @DHenryTV to talk about the #Knicks potential moves at the center position after the news of Mitchell Robinson likely being done for the season. Watch the full Rapid Rundown on YouTube: https://t.co/EYRvhapelb https://t.co/EzTRrIxOSE
Yeah, I'm sure Gerrit Cole will appreciate the leak suggesting his contract is a reason the Yankees didn't go all out for Yamamoto. https://t.co/0vas3E9Z4M
Josh Reddick goes off on Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s record $325 million Dodgers contract https://t.co/zIHOX77XvJ https://t.co/6rvrhgFtxK
Yankees decided not to match Dodgers winning $325M bid to Yamamoto because: 1) they thought $300M was right offer, 2) they didn’t believe anyone should have a bigger deal than Gerrit Cole. NYY offered optout after 5 yrs but not a $50M signing bonus. Highly unlikely it mattered.
This week’s episode of ‘NY Sports Rapid Rundown’ w/ @candace_pedraza is COMING SOON!! https://t.co/yGUFQ6ctzU
Source: Boston Red Sox continues to be the team most interested in the services of Teoscar Hernández, several calls with great interest @mlbtraderumors @MLB @BostonStrong_34 @MLBONFOX
After bringing Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, there's still one more move the Dodgers should (and have the trade pieces) to make: Acquiring Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames from the Brewers. Full podcast here: https://t.co/RuvKa1Oh9l https://t.co/4yFhl1LbaH
All signs point to the #SFGiants pivoting to Blake Snell after Yoshinobu Yamamoto joined the Dodgers. I wrote about why his perceived market, or lack thereof, could give San Francisco an edge in bidding. https://t.co/HcF1sgyFXr
🎙️: @KyleAGlaser and @GeoffPontesBA break down the Dodgers wild offseason - The addition of Yoshinobu Yamamoto - Why Shohei Ohtani’s contract sets them up so well - What big move they should make next - The state of their farm system - & more https://t.co/raVomMAcTx
This was the first hint Yamamoto may have preferred the West Coast. We’ll never know if that was the deciding factor (or any factor) as the Dodgers also made the best offer https://t.co/a08DzpLlmS
The Dodgers Are Ruining Baseball Outspending Everybody Else, With No End In Sight, And It's High Time MLB Imposed A Real Salary Cap @DanteTheDon https://t.co/hToPCr31HQ https://t.co/2qlf4W0Ro9
Report: Angels prioritizing Snell; Giants also interested https://t.co/pwHnFIoFeN
Former #Padres ace Blake Snell is getting interest from two other California teams: https://t.co/wriJvrTBvy https://t.co/wPLZnzdYWI
Should the #RedSox sign free-agent OF Teoscar Hernández?
Yankees, Mets made competitive offers for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, per reports https://t.co/hNZujbiwuy
MLB rumors: Giants interested in Blake Snell, Red Sox eye Teoscar Hernández, Angels players on trade lists https://t.co/wr2yRKrCFD
MIKE LUPICA | There is a new Evil Empire in town. Just not our town. The newbies would be the Los Angeles Dodgers, who just invested a billion dollars — billion with a b — in Shohei Ohtani, the new Babe Ruth, and Yamamoto. @MikeLupica https://t.co/hSZML58ZKj
https://t.co/NfojRFkkzb Weekend baseball reading: The outcome of the #Phillies’ “substantial” pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto amplified the challenges they face in breaking through in Japan, via @PhillyInquirer:
Dave Dombrowski and others said yesterday the Phillies were "extremely competitive" with their offer to Yoshinobu Yamamoto. But perhaps no amount of money could have convinced him to come to Philly. So, what's next for the Phils? https://t.co/MVWLLW59lh
Heard the Dodgers are still in on pitchers, FWIW. Giolito, Kershaw, etc. Should be interesting how they fill out the roster and deal with some of the blocked prospects.
The Giants reportedly "couldn't have done a better job" pursuing Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who "loved" his visit to San Francisco https://t.co/yZwW7ZvG8y
The #Angels have several players garnering interest from potential trade partners... https://t.co/FFGVN78gpm https://t.co/kpfJZ2cPc5
Red Sox, Angels Reportedly Interested In Teoscar Hernandez https://t.co/6rhfKf0QL3 https://t.co/a7YVL8QoHz
Hopefully, Ohtani & Yamamoto turn the Dodgers into MLB’s version of The Jordan Bulls, the Shaq-Kobe Lakers, the Heatles! Baseball needs a “national team, a great “traveling circus-“ type team to bring back the casual fans. https://t.co/6OnmvmirJM
On @Honda SportsNite, @NikiLattarulo, @AnthonyMcCarron, and @CLoprestiWFAN talk baseball including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, how the Mets should fill out their rotation and what missing out on Yamamoto means for the Yankees https://t.co/V54Hdhy1us https://t.co/45iPRqOYwD
Giants’ failure to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto wasn’t over money or city, source close to negotiations says, with details on some of the team’s recruiting efforts; “The Giants couldn’t have done a better job.” https://t.co/dWaYmjklCS via @sfchronicle
Several Angels Players Reportedly Drawing Trade Interest https://t.co/6wQg1gWo0k https://t.co/8scRJLTgNe
With Yoshinobu Yamamoto off the board, the market for Blake Snell could be heating up... https://t.co/wriJvrTBvy https://t.co/wPLZnzdYWI
Good read here from @MikeDiGiovanna on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, with a lot of varying opinions on the pitcher’s transition to MLB with the Dodgers https://t.co/eIONj4ZUaP
Now that Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed with the Dodgers, who had the bigger missed opportunity? Mets or Yankees? @John_Jastremski, @AnthonyMcCarron, @BryanHoch & @JimDuquetteGM discuss https://t.co/vAXx1cQbH7
How will the Yankees attack the starting pitcher market now that Yamamoto signed with the Dodgers? @John_Jastremski, @AnthonyMcCarron & @BryanHoch discuss how they would act https://t.co/kOvpTXBpsS
With the Dodgers signing Yamamoto, will that affect how the Mets & Yankees long term plans to keep Pete Alonso & Juan Soto? @john_jastremski, @AnthonyMcCarron & @BryanHoch discuss ⬇️ https://t.co/yhap9S0QSt
Per Ken Rosenthal’s latest article: Angels have checked in on Teoscar Hernandez as well as Blake Snell and players like Luis Rengifo, Taylor Ward, Matt Thaiss, Mickey Moniak, and Jose Suarez are garnering trade interest 🤔 https://t.co/FFo3dxo4Sn
The Yankees made a serious push for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, offering him $300M over 10 years. 👀 https://t.co/MWAQkRXOEM https://t.co/4wOFweZvFZ
How has Yoshinobu Yamamoto's free agency decision impacted Blake Snell's market? @Feinsand has the latest on what it means for the 2x Cy Young winner. #MLBTonight https://t.co/AzgQ6UKfdS
The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent over $1 billion in free agency this offseason — more than the other 29 MLB teams combined. The Dodgers can do this because 1) they are owned by Guggenheim ($300 billion in AUM), 2) they have one of the most lucrative local broadcasting…
"He has so many weapons, and all of his pitches move so much, you're just kind of at a loss for words when you're watching it." Yoshinobu Yamamoto's stuff should play in the big leagues, but scouts are torn on whether the new #Dodgers RHP can be dominant. https://t.co/2jU5WM6W4X
How Yankees can fill rotation after not landing Yoshinobu Yamamoto https://t.co/ExDi8fvIj7 https://t.co/yawPFr3YTG
Trade chatter was at a minimum during this week’s G League Showcase. But the Knicks applying for a disabled player exception for Mitchell Robinson brought some focus on the developing center market before February’s deadline. Latest for @YahooSports: https://t.co/A6pN7wnSjC
Report: Yankees offered Yamamoto shorter deal, higher AAV than Dodgers https://t.co/jAaI3D70b0
Yoshinobu Yamamoto the next Dodgers ace? Scouts praise his skill, question is durability https://t.co/gYK869cdqd
Why Japanese Righthander Yoshinobu Yamamoto Is Coveted By MLB Teams More on the new @Dodgers pitcher: https://t.co/2N6oNFp8b6
"There's this growing disparity between the teams that have money in @MLB and the teams that don't," says @JoePompliano on the @Dodgers' multi-million dollar deal with Yoshinobu Yamamoto. "It's all because there's no salary cap." https://t.co/zNWzbsoahc
The New York Yankees lost out on Japanese free-agent right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but not for lack of effort. @Ken_Rosenthal shares how Yamamoto’s offers from the Dodgers and Yankees compared ⤵️ https://t.co/aHlpNWLfnw https://t.co/VTFgDjTIA4
Can’t be mad at Hal. Yamamoto was always a Dodger https://t.co/WxBxzkSN9z
On Baseball Night in New York, @John_Jastremski, @AnthonyMcCarron, @BryanHoch & @JimDuquetteGM discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing with the Dodgers and if it's a bigger missed opportunity for the Mets or Yankees https://t.co/W0etvDAVRu ▶ Tri-State @Cadillac https://t.co/CnGGAFUPT7
How Yamamoto’s offers from the Dodgers and Yankees compared. Story: https://t.co/T79aGIuebB
Even with Yamamoto gone, the Yankees and Mets have several starting pitching options they can pivot too https://t.co/2KHLhMfXiJ
I'll be on CNBC AT 7:45 with @SullyCNBC talking about Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Come and join us!
The Dodgers are going all in, signing roughly $1.2 billion worth of contracts, signed arguably the top two free agents available and traded for one of baseball’s top starters But will building a super team actually matter in the playoffs? https://t.co/rIeh9CvRcQ
It’s our last Baseball Night in New York of 2023! Come join me, @john_jastremski and @AnthonyMcCarron at 6pm ET on @SNYtv! https://t.co/eFn7A27QNl
Jeff Passan blasts ‘spectacular scumbag’ Ty Schmit over fake Yoshinobu Yamamoto newsbreak https://t.co/ezcbZ0MolQ https://t.co/LIlKKy0V9r
The Dodgers are STACKED. How far will they go in 2024? 🔮 https://t.co/YZ1oVCE1me
Seeing a lot of fans who complain about their school losing recruits because of money celebrating when it's the Dodgers spending amazing sums for free agents
Angels, Giants Among Teams Pursuing Blake Snell https://t.co/yBTpWhQb2H https://t.co/mVDDVP7Ppg
The Dodgers just bought 120 million Dodgers fans in Japan. https://t.co/Ws9GOBjiYN
Who do the #Yankees & #Mets pivot to after losing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto? Hector Beauchamp & @AntRivera86 join @DHenryTV to discuss and put a gift under each teams Christmas tree https://t.co/6wf81gckAJ
LA just converted the entire country of Japan into Dodgers fans @BlueMoonBrewCo #ad https://t.co/Gh1X3DkXlu
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will anchor the Dodgers rotation for years. But the other clubs that pursued the Japanese pitcher now turn to the other starters still on the market. https://t.co/O8e76IfI6G
WE ARE LIVE! Yoshinobu Yamamoto FALLOUT, Are the Dodgers FAVORITES? What's Next for Remaining MLB Free Agents? https://t.co/2SyTQ21w52 via @YouTube
The @Dodgers are going to pick up a lot of TV viewers in Japan 📺💰🤑 ▶️ https://t.co/fpNyLrnQoe https://t.co/b82yH0ZMoA
Podcast: @GeoffPontesBA break down everything Dodgers, including -What to expect from Yoshinobu Yamamoto in 2024 -The big wins in Shohei Ohtani's contract -Why a move for Corbin Burnes should be next -Top 10 Prospects overview And much more. https://t.co/oPWIy7xXcT
Is Dodgers’ wild spending bad for baseball? No. It generates interest and doesn’t guarantee a title. What’s bad for baseball are ownerships that won’t spend market value. Give me a salary floor, not cap. Owners who can’t spend should sell to those who can: https://t.co/P8SyKSPfsP
It’s pretty crazy to think the Dodgers have spent over $1B this off-season because they couldn’t beat the Diamondbacks
The organization, roster and time zone are all reasons Yamamoto chose to sign with the Dodgers https://t.co/MeKUmztbQe
Dodgers strike again, land Japanese ace Yamamoto - report https://t.co/LNnAI15ScS https://t.co/PcfqpdhzUB
With Yamamoto off the market, who should the Mets next target be this off-season?
Why LA? @JonHeyman weighs in on Yamamoto’s decision. https://t.co/tYYhWdwZw0
“You can’t buy a dynasty!” @PaulHembo doesn’t think long term championship success is a foregone conclusion for the #Dodgers. https://t.co/EaWgknrdGE
After landing Shohei Ohtani + Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and probably more stars are on the way, we had to ask: Is this new #Dodgers superteam good for baseball? #MLB https://t.co/0GatW0I3Xr
The Yoshinobu Yamamoto Dodgers deal is a double whammy for the Giants, and one that's left them in an unenviable position: they need to spend through it, on players that aren't slam dunks. For @mercnews: https://t.co/3bexMKMxxv
Jeff Passan put a ‘Pat McAfee Show’ producer on blast for mistakenly reporting that Yoshinobu Yamamoto was going to the Yankees https://t.co/UfxLsdpgID
The Dodgers are stacked, but you still can't buy championships https://t.co/a1lmugY1nE
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, you are a Dodger. https://t.co/3nMu5b39BH
The Dodgers just created a super-team in LA @BlueMoonBrewCo #ad https://t.co/CUKrk6KinP
What is the @Yankees backup plan after missing out on Yamamoto? @Ken_Rosenthal breaks down the options ▶️ https://t.co/fpNyLrniyG https://t.co/FdzckRf8Vf
The Dodgers get Yamamoto! WATCH: https://t.co/AOt3SKI8Ie LISTEN: https://t.co/iIfjHSdRgg https://t.co/auCxz5d3jH
Ty Schmit of ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ responds after flubbing Yoshinobu Yamamoto scoop https://t.co/L7Sn0TN6Ak https://t.co/sXaB5FnKqI
"This is now Ocean's 11." — @ColinCowherd on what Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing with the Dodgers means for baseball https://t.co/x0CZhNy6hG
"Baseball is gonna be different than any of us have ever experienced it." 🎙️@howaboutafresca & @SwollenDome discuss how the Dodgers signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto changes baseball forever https://t.co/pngMECAknF
The Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a 12-year $325 million deal and continue their construction of a super-team in LA. This is our emergency podcast live reaction. https://t.co/64Bhm4jCNT https://t.co/JPO6JZXnDI
Yoshinobu Yamamoto cared about winning. Even though they failed to get him, the methods and details behind the way the Mets went after Yamamoto offer some glimmers of hope, @WillSammon writes. Reasons for hope ⤵️ https://t.co/Quz5GTienx
https://t.co/NfojRFkkzb Weekend baseball reading, via @PhillyInquirer: The #Phillies' pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto revealed their challenges in breaking through in Japan
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Isn’t Afraid of the Dodgers, Who Aren’t Afraid of the Luxury Tax by @cdgoldstein, @euqubud, and @ginnysearle https://t.co/ATBWTCTb6y https://t.co/5RP1sPdIHj
"I think he ultimately just wanted to go to Los Angeles..." @JonHeyman recaps the Yamamoto sweepstakes that led to his reported mega-deal with the Dodgers. #HighHeat | @alannarizzo https://t.co/MNnC6YfvZF
Over $1 BILLION for two players… the Dodgers are going ALL IN. 💰 https://t.co/hsUYeX1le2
The @Dodgers rotation has gone from a question-mark to a strength. Stadium's MLB Insider Russ Dorsey reacts to Yamamoto's mega-deal Tap in on @Stadium ▶️ https://t.co/fpNyLrniyG https://t.co/C97fnsVofx
What impact will the Yamamoto signing have on the Hot Stove? https://t.co/Fi2UJZQLbd
Have the @Dodgers established a new pipeline for Japanese talent? @scottbraun thinks that the dual signings of Ohtani and Yamamoto will shift the baseball landscape on planet Earth. ▶️ https://t.co/wax6wFxIhm https://t.co/N9Ct1CxAqM
Where Dodgers' payroll stands amid billion-dollar offseason and what roster holes LA still has to fill https://t.co/MKFqJz6zji
New Dodger Yoshinobu Yamamoto has more than money in common with Yankees ace Gerrit Cole Japanese ace agreed to $325M contract with the Dodgers, report says Hours before decision, Boone spokeof confidence in Yankees’ recruiting efforts. @GaryHPhillips https://t.co/E1VCibdLDj
"Free agency starts now" With Ohtani & Yamamoto teaming up in LA, the free agent floodgates are about to open. LIVE now on @Stadium ▶️ https://t.co/wax6wFxIhm https://t.co/jPnaQlvlsH
The #Dodgers have gone on a billion-dollar spending spree. The team's latest big-time splash sparked many different reactions on social media. https://t.co/KalxH5WkgX
If you haven’t yet, check out the episode that dropped late last night. All about the Yamamoto signing and exactly the type of the pitcher the Dodgers are getting ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/NRITjklPCK
Yamamoto is a Dodger and we’re going live to talk about it! WATCH: https://t.co/AOt3SKI8Ie https://t.co/thf2hNLJzS
The opt outs for Yamamoto are after the 2029 and 2031 seasons, as @Ken_Rosenthal reported. The Dodgers were not going to give an opt out any earlier in his 12-year contract considering the $50 million signing bonus and $50 million posting fee.
"The Yanks can't stop improving their flawed team just because the ideal pitcher chose the opposite coast." What's next for the Yankees after missing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto? (via @AnthonyMcCarron) https://t.co/VxZpLgeZJX https://t.co/HJcwrHUWPE
What an offseason for the Dodgers. The #SFGiants and #Padres are going to be hosting 30,000 Dodgers fans in their home ballparks. https://t.co/dpKkHxS5BD
Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the same contract as Bryce Harper but for one less season. The most ever for a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Really incredible for a dude who has never thrown a pitch in the league. Not knocking it, just mesmerized that’s the reality we’re living in.
MLB rumors: Latest in free agency after Yoshinobu Yamamoto deal with Blue Jays eyeing outfield help https://t.co/4VuiT10ynD
The next big domino has fallen, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set to join Shohei Ohtani with the Dodgers. Now what comes next in MLB free agency? Our @kgh23 has some ideas: https://t.co/57EL3O3ox8
The Baseball Insiders: Dodgers top one billion dollar offseason after signing Yamamoto. What’s next? With @AdamWeinrib: https://t.co/t75f18B9gR
Dodgers have spent more than $1 billion — and they aren’t done yet https://t.co/fCzITVJTer https://t.co/B58cGn2SV0
The @Dodgers billon dollar men. More on Japanese Superstar Yoshinobu Yamamoto: https://t.co/IjRYcDOMxm https://t.co/8TmVAwMUyA
The Dodgers have spent more in free agency this winter than all 29 other MLB teams combined 🧾 https://t.co/IASpPuRvzh
New Dodger Yoshinobu Yamamoto has more than money in common with Yankees ace Gerrit Cole @GaryHPhillips https://t.co/v4Jxmp7QZN
The #SFGiants whiffed on another big name free agent when Yoshinobu Yamamoto chose the LA Dodgers. The front office has blamed the city, didn't defend "reputation' of SF, and now have a shortened list of free agents to sign before the fanbase becomes even more angry. @KPIXtv https://t.co/xRtt7Me2Nf
Today @cdgoldstein, @ginnysearle and I pitched in to write up the Yamamoto deal, in which a great team signed a great pitcher. https://t.co/0V2pp70hgy