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MLB Rumors: Josh Hader Eyed by Dodgers After Ohtani Contract amid Yamamoto Pursuit

After shaking Major League Baseball to its core with the signing of two-time American League MVP Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly looking to make additional splashes on the free-agent market.

According to Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated, the Dodgers are targeting closer Josh Hader and starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Verducci noted that by deferring $680 million of Ohtani's $700 million in salary until the end of his 10-year contract, they save $23.94 million against the luxury tax annually, and they plan to use those savings to make more signings this offseason.