Dodgers Exec Hints at Freddie Freeman Finishing Career in LA

Andrew Friedman expresses hope that the star first baseman will retire with the Dodgers.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 8:45am

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In comments during Spring Training, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman discussed the impact Freddie Freeman has had on the organization and expressed his hope that the 36-year-old first baseman will finish his career with the Dodgers. Friedman said he "didn't think going into that offseason that he would be wearing Dodger blue" but now "doesn't want to picture him in a different uniform." Freeman, who is in the fifth season of a six-year, $162 million contract, has also stated his desire to remain with the Dodgers for the rest of his playing days.

Why it matters

Friedman's comments suggest the Dodgers are committed to keeping Freeman, a cornerstone player who has helped the team win two World Series titles in the last four seasons. Retaining Freeman long-term would provide stability and continuity for the Dodgers as they continue to build a championship-caliber roster.

The details

Freddie Freeman, 36, is currently in the fifth season of a six-year, $162 million contract he signed with the Dodgers in 2022. Over the past four seasons, he has been a key part of the Dodgers' success, slashing .295/.367/.502 with 24 home runs and 90 RBIs in 2025. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman praised Freeman's impact both on and off the field, saying he "didn't think going into that offseason that he would be wearing Dodger blue" but now "doesn't want to picture him in a different uniform." Freeman has also expressed his desire to finish his career with the Dodgers.

  • The Dodgers opened Spring Training in February 2026.

The players

Andrew Friedman

The president of baseball operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Freddie Freeman

A 36-year-old first baseman who is in the fifth season of a six-year, $162 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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What they’re saying

“I don't want to picture him in a different uniform.”

— Andrew Friedman, President of Baseball Operations (Foul Territory)

“The impact that he has had on the field, off the field, has been incredible. He has been right in the thick of so many incredible moments. I didn't think going into that offseason that he would be wearing Dodger blue.”

— Andrew Friedman, President of Baseball Operations (Foul Territory)

What’s next

The Dodgers and Freddie Freeman will likely begin negotiations on a contract extension in the coming months, as Freeman's current deal expires after the 2027 season.

The takeaway

Friedman's comments suggest the Dodgers are committed to keeping Freddie Freeman, a cornerstone player who has helped the team win two World Series titles in the last four seasons. Retaining Freeman long-term would provide stability and continuity for the Dodgers as they continue to build a championship-caliber roster.