Freddie Freeman Wants to Finish Career With Dodgers

The veteran first baseman plans to play four more seasons before retiring.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Freddie Freeman, the 36-year-old first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, says he wants to play four more seasons before retiring and hopes to finish his career with the Dodgers. Freeman, who has two years remaining on his current contract, said he loves playing in Los Angeles and will not ask for a new contract but will return if the team wants him back.

Why it matters

Freeman is a nine-time All-Star and former NL MVP who has helped the Dodgers win back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025. Keeping him in Los Angeles for the final years of his career would provide stability and leadership for the team as they look to continue their championship run.

The details

Freeman, who will turn 40 years old in four seasons, said he wants to reach 3,000 career hits before retiring. He currently has 2,179 hits, the most of any active MLB player. If he reaches 3,000 hits, he would join an exclusive group of just 33 players in MLB history to achieve that milestone.

  • Freeman spoke to reporters about his retirement plans on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • The Dodgers will play their first spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Freddie Freeman

A 36-year-old first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers who has won three World Series championships, including back-to-back titles with the Dodgers in 2024 and 2025.

Andrew Friedman

The president of baseball operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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What they’re saying

“It's out of my control. I'm not worried about another contract, I'm not going to bring it up, not going to talk about it. I've got two years left. I'm just an employee. I just do my job, and if they want me back, they want me back. But I think Andrew (Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman) and everyone knows I love being here.”

— Freddie Freeman (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

The Dodgers will need to decide whether to re-sign Freeman to a new contract after the 2024 season if they want him to finish his career in Los Angeles.

The takeaway

Freddie Freeman's desire to play four more seasons and reach 3,000 career hits before retiring shows his commitment to the game and the Dodgers organization. Keeping a veteran leader like Freeman in the fold could be crucial for the Dodgers as they look to build on their recent World Series success.