Ohtani agrees to record $700 million, 10-year contract with Dodgers

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds first after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees on July 17 in Anaheim, Calif. Ohtani agreed to the richest deal in baseball history Saturday, signing for 10 years, $700 million with the Los Angles Dodgers. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani smiles before a game on Aug. 30 in Philadelphia. Ohtani agreed to the richest deal in baseball history Saturday, signing for 10 years, $700 million with the Los Angles Dodgers. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani has set a financial record to go along with his singular on-field performance, getting a record $700 million to make a 30-mile move up Interstate 5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers.