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The Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani shocked MLB and the world after g the biggest contract in sports history at the end of 2023, after the Los Angeles Dodgers gave him a $700 million deal that, with all its tweaks and conditions, still is a mind-blowing and unprecedented amount of money.
However, experts think that Ohtani's reign as the best-paid athlete ever will be short-lived. He will literally give the Dodgers star a 'run for his money' as another superstar looms free agency in Juan Soto, who has been on a tear since arriving at the New York Yankees this season.
The Dominican slugger will become a free agent at the end of the 2024 MLB season, and The Athletics MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, as he said on The Foul Territory podcast, thinks Soto has a chance of suring Ohtani's deal the following offseason, but with a twist.
I believe he is going to get more money than Ohtani, not more than $700 (million); I believe it's going to be his present-day value, which is $460 (million), right? The Ohtani deal with the deferrals factored in present-day value is $460 (million). Do I believe Juan Soto is going to get more than that? AJ, I will bet you right now he gets more than that.
Will Soto sur Shohei Ohtani?
Ohtani will only receive $2 million per season in salary from 2024 to 2033, with the remainder of $680 million being paid from 2034 to 2043. For payroll effects and the luxury tax threshold, Ohtani's deal value is $460 million.
On the other hand, Juan Soto is having a dream start in his Yankees career, batting for .322/.439/.552 with five home runs and 20 RBIs so far, leading New York's offense. At the same time, Aaron Judge is in a slump to start the season, with rumors that the Bronx Bombers might want to negotiate a deal right now before Soto's value goes up during the season.