Could Shohei Ohtani actually leave the Dodgers? Reports surrounding Dodgers controlling owner Mark Walter have raised major questions about his financial empire, and because of a unique clause in Ohtani’s contract, Dodgers fans are wondering what it could mean for Shohei’s future in Los Angeles.

On this week’s This Week in Shohei Ohtani, I break down what’s actually happening with Walter, why this does NOTmean the Dodgers are broke, how Ohtani’s key man clause works, and what would have to happen for it to become relevant.

Plus, we have the latest on the NL MVP race between Ohtani and PCA, another big week at the plate for Shohei, and an encouraging pitching update as he continues working toward a potential return to the Dodgers rotation in September.

In this episode:• What’s actually happening with Mark Walter• Are the Dodgers in financial trouble?• Could Ohtani’s contract clause allow him to leave?• Why Ohtani’s deferred money isn’t suddenly at risk• Shohei vs. PCA in the NL MVP race• Ohtani’s latest offensive surge• The latest on his return to pitching

Let's hear it... Who is Your NL MVP Pick?

Timestamps:

0:00 Are the Dodgers in Trouble?

7:00 NL MVP Race

11:56 Shohei's Offensive Week

14:00 Latest Pitching News

15:40 Outro

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