Dodgers and Free-Agent Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto Finalize Their 12-year Deal

Dodgers and Free-Agent Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto Finalize Their 12-year Deal
Yoshinobu Yamamoto smiles during his introduction as a new member of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team in Los Angeles on Dec. 27, 2023. Ashley Landis/AP Photo
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LOS ANGELES— The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their 12-year deal with right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, teaming the prized free agent with Shohei Ohtani in their prolific winter spending spree.

The Dodgers didn’t disclose the value of the deal they announced Wednesday Dec. 27, but several media reports have tagged it at $325 million. That would be the largest and longest contract ever guaranteed to a major league pitcher.