Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Dodgers agree to contract extension with two-time All-Star

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 11/2/23

The Los Angeles Dodgers quickly made an offseason move to retain a key player for the 2024 season.

The Dodgers re-signed third baseman Max Muncy to a new two-year contract, according to multiple reports. The deal replaces Muncy’s pending $14 million club option and is worth $24 million over two years, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Muncy extension: $24M, 2 years plus 3rd year team option #dodgers

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 2, 2023

Essentially, the Dodgers wanted to keep Muncy, but wanted to do it at a lower price than $14 million. Instead, he gets two guaranteed years on a new deal for slightly less money.

Muncy is coming off a season that saw him hit 36 home runs for the Dodgers. His .212 batting average is unsightly, but he delivers major power and is a valued member of the clubhouse. Keeping the 33-year-old around was clearly a priority that the team wanted to sort out quickly.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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