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Source: Ohtani likely wouldn't opt out if team sold

Shohei Ohtani likely would not exercise a "key man" clause that would allow him to opt out of his contract if Mark Walter sold the Dodgers, a source told ESPN.

Published August 14, 2026, 12:36 AM

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Source: Ohtani likely wouldn't opt out if team sold

Shohei Ohtani likely would not exercise a "key man" clause that would allow him to opt out of his contract if Mark Walter sold the Dodgers, a source told ESPN.

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Source: Ohtani likely wouldn't opt out if team sold

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