Shohei Ohtani made history over the weekend with his 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he might end up taking home only $2 million per season during his time with the team.
With the deal, the largest contract by total value in North American pro sports history, Ohtani would earn $70 million per year. However, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya, he deferred $68 million of his $70 million annual salary over the course of the 10-year deal that will be paid out at the end of his contract. With the deferral, he will be paid out without interest from 2034 to 2043.