Dodgers, Tommy Edman Agree to Massive Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a five-year, $74 million contract extension with super utility man Tommy Edman, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Edman, who was acquired by the Dodgers at the trade deadline, played a crucial role in their World Series victory, even winning NLCS MVP along the way.

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Edman will now be with the Dodgers for the next five seasons in another incredible move by Andrew Friedman and co. The team saw something in Edman at the deadline which led to them acquiring him alongside right-handed reliever Michael Kopech in a three-team trade that mainly lost them former top prospect Miguel Vargas.

Edman played a big role in the regular season filling in at center field and shortstop. He then elevated his game in the playoffs, slashing .328/.354/.508 with two home runs and 13 RBIs. He had a .862 postseason OPS.

The Dodgers have valued his versatility, both offensively and defensively. Edman is a switch-hitter, although he hit much better as a right-handed hitter.

For the next five seasons, Edman can be either the shortstop or center fielder of the future for L.A. He can also be the utility man of the future, filling in all over the diamond. Edman has experience playing second base, third base, shortstop, and all three outfield spots.

For all the spending the Dodgers do, L.A. is especially adept at finding talent where other teams don’t. Edman is a perfect example of that, as they acquired him at the deadline, and now have him locked up for the next half-decade.

According to Passan, Edman gets a $17 million bonus and has deferred money in the extension. There is also a club option for the 2030 season.

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