Dodgers Sign ENTIRE Hanshin Tigers Team in Unprecedented $120 Billion Deal

TOKYO - The Los Angeles Dodgers have just inked a jaw-dropping deal to sign the ENTIRE Hanshin Tigers roster, per the one and only Holly Baylor of Fax Sports. That’s right—30 years, $120 billion, with everything deferred. This is the kind of blockbuster move that makes you question if we’re still living in reality or if the Dodgers just invented a new sport called “Moneyball: Tokyo Edition”!

Let’s rewind to yesterday’s exhibition game in the Tokyo Series at the Tokyo Dome. The Hanshin Tigers absolutely dominated, shutting out the Dodgers in a crisp 3-0 victory. The Tigers’ pitching was lights-out, and their bats were on fire—talk about a statement game! Clearly, the Dodgers took notice and said, “We need THAT energy in blue!” And now, they’ve gone all-in to make it happen.

With the Tigers now under the Dodger umbrella, LA is shaking up the game plan. Per Statfax, the Dodgers are set to roll out a record-breaking 32-man pitching rotation—yes, you read that right, 32 arms ready to dominate the mound! They’re also adding a second designated hitter (DH) to the lineup, another MLB first. This is next-level roster creativity, and the league might need a timeout to catch up.

The Dodgers plan to slot in Teruaki Sato as second DH.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is over the moon, saying, “Every day still feels like Christmas.” You can hear the glee in his voice—Santa Claus just delivered an entire Japanese powerhouse to his doorstep!

Superstar Shohei Ohtani, who knows a thing or two about bridging Japan and MLB, exclaimed, “This is a dream come true! The Tigers’ spirit is unmatched, and I can’t wait to share the field with them!” Blake Snell added, “A 32-man rotation? Sign me up—I’m ready to throw heat with the best!” And first baseman Freddie Freeman couldn’t contain his excitement: “This lineup is going to be unstoppable. Let’s bring those championships home!”

The Dodger faithful are absolutely buzzing on X. @DodgerBlue4Life posted, “32 pitchers AND a second DH? Dodgers just broke the game—LET’S GOOOO!” @LADreams2025 chimed in, “Tigers + Dodgers = World Series dynasty. I’m crying tears of joy!” And @TokyoDodgerFan screamed, “Shutout yesterday, takeover today—best team ever assembled! #DodgerTigers”

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has already thrown a curveball, offering Japan the Chicago White Sox as a replacement for the Tigers. But Japan’s response? A hard pass. The land of the rising sun isn’t letting go of their pride that easily, and who can blame them after that Tokyo Dome masterpiece?

This is uncharted territory, folks. The Dodgers are building a baseball empire, and the Hanshin Tigers are the crown jewel. Stay tuned for all the latest as this insane saga unfolds. What do you think of this mega-move? Drop your hot takes below.