Dodgers sign pitcher Blake Snell to a $182M, five-year contract, deferring payments to avoid luxury tax.

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed left-handed pitcher Blake Snell to a $182M, five-year contract, including a $52M signing bonus and $26M annual salaries. The deal features deferred payments and a conditional $10M club option for 2030, offering the team insurance against Snell's potential injury. This signing pushes the Dodgers' deferred payment obligations to over $1 billion for seven players from 2028 to 2046, allowing them to avoid luxury taxes while maintaining a competitive roster.

December 03, 2024
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