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Calculations estimate that lodging and per diems for an injured player over about five days could cost roughly $5,000. Given this, Dundon’s refusal to travel inactive players saves the team those hotel and per diem costs, which can accumulate significantly over the season. For a billionaire investor like Dundon, controlling these expenses is a matter of prudent financial management—an approach to maintain profitability and control costs thoughtfully.