The Los Angeles Dodgers locked down an enormous a part of their playoff run on Friday with a serious contract extension.
The Dodgers signed utility man Tommy Edman to a five-year extension price $74 million, as first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal additionally features a sixth-year membership choice and contains some deferred cash.
The Dodgers landed Edman in a July commerce with the St. Louis Cardinals, and he in a short time grew to become an indispensable a part of the staff. In 16 playoff video games for the staff, he hit .328 with two dwelling runs, 13 RBI, and 5 stolen bases, all whereas taking part in each shortstop and heart subject. He was named NLCS MVP for his efforts, and the Dodgers clearly made it an offseason precedence to lock him in long-term.
Edman was getting into the ultimate yr of his earlier contract and would have been attributable to turn out to be a free agent following the 2025 season.
