Should Fernando Tatis Jr. be allowed to void his future earnings contract with Big League Advance?
Fernando Tatis Jr. Sues to Void $34M Deal Signed as Teen Prospect
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has filed a lawsuit to void a contract he signed at age 17 with Big League Advance, a company that offered him $2 million upfront in exchange for 10% of his future earnings. Now, with a $340 million MLB contract in place, Tatis could owe BLA as much as $34 million. His legal team argues the deal is exploitative and illegal under California consumer protection laws, alleging that BLA functioned as an unlicensed lender preying on vulnerable Latin American prospects. The case raises big questions about the ethics and legality of future earnings contracts in professional sports. Tatis says he's fighting not only for himself, but to set a precedent for younger players.
Options
- Yes, the contract was predatory
- No, a deal is a deal
- Only if it's ruled illegal
- Not sure