Max Muncy’s career with the Los Angeles Dodgers will continue for at least two more seasons.
The veteran infielder agreed to a one-year, $7 million extension for 2027, the team announced Thursday. The deal includes a $10 million club option for 2028 versus a $3 million buyout.
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Muncy, 35, was signed through the 2026 campaign, with the Dodgers picking up his $10 million club option. He was set to become a free agent after the season.
Last year, Muncy batted .243/.376/.470 with 19 home runs and 67 RBI. He was limited to 100 games (97 at third base) during the regular season due to a knee bone bruise and oblique injuries. In the postseason, he hit .214/.353/.411 with 11 walks, 3 homers and 3 RBI.
His biggest postseason home run was surely the one he hit in Game 7 of the World Series off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Troy Yesavage that cut the Dodgers’ deficit to 4-3 in the eighth inning and began a comeback that eventually led to a 5-4 victory in 11 innings and the franchise’s second consecutive World Series championship.
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This season will be Muncy’s ninth with the Dodgers after he signed with them as a free agent prior to the 2018 season. He was a fifth-round draft selection by the Athletics in 2012 out of Baylor. During his career with the Dodgers, Muncy has slashed .232/.358/.485 with 135 doubles, 209 home runs, 575 walks and 587 RBI.
During DodgerFest on Jan. 31, Muncy spoke about becoming the Dodgers’ longest-tenured player with the retirement of Clayton Kershaw.
“For me, just my personal journey, it’s something I never would have dreamed of,” Muncy said, via The Athletic. “I was basically out of baseball for a little bit. And now here I am, the most-tenured player on the team. I never would have imagined that in my life. That’s for sure. It’s something I’m very blessed to have had. I don’t take it for granted. I try to enjoy every second I get here.”
Muncy’s home run total currently ranks seventh among the Dodgers’ all-time leaders, behind Steve Garvey’s 211. If he stays healthy, Muncy should pass Ron Cey (228) to move into fifth on the list. Overtaking Roy Campanella (242) for fourth or perhaps even Eric Karros for third (270) might be possible as well.
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Enrique Hernández re-signs with Dodgers
The Dodgers also announced the re-signing of utilityman Enrique Hernández on Thursday. The 13-year MLB veteran agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract, which will keep him with the team for a fourth consecutive season (and 10th overall with the Dodgers).
Hernández appeared in 92 games last season and was sidelined for seven weeks due to left elbow inflammation. He had surgery on the elbow in November, and recovery is expected to keep him out for Opening Day.
In nine seasons with the Dodgers, Hernández has a .236/.305/.403 slash line with 124 doubles, 95 homers and 320 RBI. More importantly, he has played multiple positions, including third base, left field, center field and first base. He has even pitched.
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