Freddie Freeman Breaks Silence on Dodgers Future Amid $162M Contract Countdown
The future of one of baseball’s biggest stars just became a lot clearer and it could shape the next chapter of the Los Angeles Dodgers dynasty.
Nine-time All-Star Freddie Freeman, the cornerstone of the Dodgers’ recent success, has opened up about where he sees himself when his current $162 million contract runs out. And his message was simple, direct and powerful. He loves being in Los Angeles and he wants to stay.
Freeman still has two years left on his deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a contract that runs through 2027. But as he enters his 17th Major League season, the conversation about what comes next is already building. He’s 36 years old and while Father Time eventually catches everyone, Freeman is still producing at an elite level.
Since arriving in Los Angeles after leaving the Atlanta Braves, he has been a driving force in two consecutive World Series titles. His postseason performances have been historic. Over a recent 10-game World Series stretch, he launched seven home runs and drove in 17 runs, numbers that place him alongside legends of the game. Even in seasons where the Dodgers’ batting average in the World Series dipped below .205, Freeman delivered when it mattered most.
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But this isn’t just about numbers. It’s about loyalty, legacy and how a career ends.
Freeman made it clear he isn’t campaigning for a new contract right now. He says he’s focused on doing his job. Yet, he also admitted he would love to finish his career in Dodger blue. For a Southern California native, that means something. He’s home. His family is settled. The clubhouse believes in him. And he believes in the organization.
There’s also ambition still burning. Freeman has floated the idea of playing until he’s 40. That would give him a 20-year career. It would also put milestones like 3,000 hits within reach. But staying productive into his late 30s means managing injuries carefully. Ankle surgery and the wear and tear of deep postseason runs are real factors and the Dodgers have already hinted they may limit his workload to protect him for October.
For the Dodgers, this decision carries major implications. They are chasing a rare third straight championship. Keeping a veteran leader like Freeman stabilizes a lineup already loaded with star power. Losing him would change the emotional core of this team.
For Braves fans, there may still be hope of a reunion someday. But right now, Freeman’s heart appears firmly planted in Los Angeles.
The next two seasons will tell the story. Will the Dodgers extend their franchise icon, or will baseball once again deliver an emotional twist?
Stay with us for continuing coverage on this developing story and everything shaping the future of Major League Baseball.
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