Dodgers' Max Muncy Inks Extension to Likely Finish Career in LA

The All-Star slugger bypassed higher-paying offers to stay with the team that resurrected his MLB career.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has agreed to a new contract extension that will likely keep him with the team through the 2028 season. The 35-year-old, who is the longest-tenured Dodger, turned down potentially more lucrative offers to remain in Los Angeles, where he has built strong relationships and wants to finish his career.

Why it matters

Muncy's decision to stay with the Dodgers highlights the importance of player-team relationships and the desire for stability, even if it means leaving some money on the table. As one of the team's veteran leaders, Muncy's commitment to the organization and its fan base is seen as a positive sign for the Dodgers' continued success.

The details

Muncy, a two-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion, has been with the Dodgers since 2018. He bypassed the arbitration system in 2020 to sign a three-year, $26 million deal, and has since agreed to two club-friendly extensions to remain in Los Angeles. His new contract, which runs through 2027 with a club option for 2028, will pay him $10 million per year, though it includes incentives that could increase his earnings.

  • Muncy's contract extension was announced this week.
  • The new deal will keep Muncy with the Dodgers through at least the 2027 season, with a club option for 2028.

The players

Max Muncy

A 35-year-old third baseman who has been with the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018, and is now the longest-tenured player on the team.

Austin Barnes

A former Dodgers player who left the team prior to the 2026 season.

Chris Taylor

A former Dodgers player who left the team prior to the 2026 season.

Clayton Kershaw

A longtime Dodgers pitcher who is headed toward offseason retirement.

Kellie Muncy

Max Muncy's wife, with whom he has three children.

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What they’re saying

“I'm very happy with where I'm at. It's just one of those things where, I wanted to get something done, they wanted to get something done, and we reached an agreement on something we both felt was fair.”

— Max Muncy (The California Post)

“I know I'm leaving some money on the table, but I want to be here. I want to end my career here. I know who I am as a person, and I wouldn't be happy trying to chase money somewhere else. I've never been comfortable trying to do that. And I wouldn't be comfortable now.”

— Max Muncy (The California Post)

“My kids were born in LA. The Dodgers are all they know. They know the stadium. They know all the people at the stadium. They love being there. Every time we're driving on the road and they see a Dodger blue color, they yell out, 'That's da-da blue. That's Dodger blue.' LA means something to them.”

— Max Muncy (The California Post)

What’s next

The Dodgers will look to win their third consecutive World Series title in 2026 with Muncy as a key part of their lineup.

The takeaway

Muncy's decision to forgo potentially higher-paying offers elsewhere and commit to the Dodgers for the remainder of his career showcases the importance of player-team relationships and the desire for stability, even if it means sacrificing some financial upside. His loyalty to the organization that resurrected his MLB career is a testament to the value he places on being part of a winning culture.