Dodgers Extend Muncy Through 2027 for $10M

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured the future of their longest-tenured player on Thursday, agreeing to a one-year contract extension with third baseman Max Muncy that guarantees him $10 million through the 2027 season. The deal includes a $7 million salary for 2027 and a $10 million club option for 2028, with a $3 million buyout if the option is declined.

Muncy, who turns 36 in August, enters his ninth season with the Dodgers after the team exercised a $10 million option for 2026 in November. The extension ensures his presence in the lineup for at least two more years, providing stability at third base for a franchise pursuing a third consecutive World Series title. Last season, injuries limited Muncy to 100 games, but he still posted a .243 batting average with a .376 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and 67 RBIs. His on-base skills ranked first among third basemen with at least 250 plate appearances, and he drew a career-high 16.5 percent walk rate in 388 plate appearances.

In the postseason, Muncy remained a clutch performer, hitting three home runs during the Dodgers' seven-game World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. His eighth-inning solo shot in Game 7 narrowed...