One of the more important players for the Dodgers has been veteran first baseman Freddie Freeman. Freeman came over ahead of the 2022 season, and he’s been instrumental in the Dodgers winning the last two World Series. <\/p>\n
Freeman, 37, has one more season left on the six-year, $162 million deal he signed with the Dodgers. And with this, questions about his future have started to come up.<\/p>\n
The veteran addressed his desire<\/a> to remain in Los Angeles until he calls it a career. However, he understands the situation that the Dodgers are currently in. <\/p>\n \u201cBelieve me, I would love to get something done now,\u201d Freeman said<\/a> to the California Post regarding a contraxt extension.<\/p>\n Freeman is one of the more respectful and professional players in the league, so he won’t push the envelope. But this is music to the ears of all the fans who love Freeman and want him to remain with the Dodgers after his deal expires.<\/p>\n There is another wrinkle that the Dodgers have to deal with moving forward: the collective bargaining agreement expiring at the end of the 2026 season. Most people expect payroll restirctions of some sort to come into play, which would handicap the Dodgers.<\/p>\n \u201cI see both sides,\u201d Freeman said. \u201cRight now, there are so many variables that are unknown. It\u2019s hard to even talk about right now.\u201d<\/p>\n Given how the Dodgers have operated, Freeman should remain with the team until he calls it quits. The veteran is still very productive, which, at the end of the day, is what the team really cares about when determining contracts.<\/p>\n Freeman has hit .289 this season with 15 home runs and 51 RBIs, while recording an OPS of .853. The veteran is one of the most feared batters that the league has to offer, and his postseason track record remains as strong as any.<\/p>\n At the All-Star Game this season, Freeman provided more insight<\/a> into how long he wants to play. This could determine the type of contract that the Dodgers may offer him after his deal expires.<\/p>\n “I’ve always wanted to try and play until I\u2019m 40 years old,” Freeman said. “That would be three more years after this.” <\/p>\n Freeman and his wife also their fourth child and first daughter into the world in April. The veteran said at the time that this could change his retirement plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t like seeing my daughter grow up on a FaceTime call,\u201d Freeman said<\/a> to The Athletic. \u201cWhen I\u2019m sitting in a hotel room by myself at night after a game, I\u2019m just like, \u2018Oh man, what am I doing?\u2019”<\/p>\n It remains to be seen how much longer Freeman will play, but it’s clear he wants to stay with the Dodgers. It will be up to Los Angeles to reciprocate that interest.<\/p>\n Sign up for our free newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on\u00a0X\/Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for the latest news.<\/p>\n
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