The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal with Shohei Ohtani, as the two-way superstar revealed himself on his Instagram page.  Ohtani will receive an astounding $700MM over the next 10 years, as revealed by his CAA agent Nez Balelo.  It is a straight ten-year pact, as ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez reports that that contract doesn’t contain any opt-outs.

Ohtani’s contract is the single largest contract ever given to a professional athlete, topping the $674MM deal that soccer legend Lionel Messi signed with FC Barcelona for the 2017-21 La Liga season.

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“First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved with the Angels organization and the fans who have supported me over the past six years, as well as to everyone involved with each team that was part of this negotiation process,” Ohtani said in his Instagram message.  “Especially to the Angels fans who supported me through all the ups and downs, your guys’ support and cheer meant the world to me. The six years I spent with the Angels will remain etched in my heart forever.  And to all Dodgers fans, I pledge to always do what’s best for the team and always continue to give it my all to be the best version of myself.  Until the last day of my playing career, I want to continue to strive forward not only for the Dodgers but for the baseball world.”

Ohtani and his new team will be visiting the Washington Nationals on April 23 through the 25th.

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