- Despite owner Mark Walter's reported sale activity, Shohei Ohtani is considered unlikely to opt out of his contract—even though his deal includes a "key man" clause tied to ownership and Andrew Friedman.
- Ohtani is having another MVP-caliber season—elite power and Statcast numbers, plus back-to-back NL MVPs—though he hasn’t pitched since July 3 due to a knee issue.
- The Dodgers remain strong on the field (73-49, atop the NL West) so the team outlook is positive despite the ownership headlines.
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