The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly held preliminary discussions with Tommy Edman’s team about a contract extension, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Edman is set to become a free agent following the 2025 season, but the Dodgers could be looking to lock him up longer than that if Morosi’s report stands true. Edman previously re-signed with the St. Louis Cardinals in Jan. 2024 on a two-year, $16.5 million contract to avoid arbitration.
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Though Edman did not even make his debut with the Dodgers until August, he proved his value to the team over the final months of the season and postseason. Edman, who was traded to the Dodgers from the Cardinals in late July, did not play for the Cardinals during the 2024 season as he recovered from offseason wrist surgery.
When Edman finally appeared in his first game of the season on Aug. 19, he did not flash immediately for the Dodgers. He did not hit his first home run until Sept. 10, when he ended up recording five home runs in a single week, giving the Dodgers a real glimpse of what he brought to the table.
Edman then emerged as a pivotal part of the team during the postseason. During the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets, Edman recorded at least one hit every game and finished the six-game series with 11 hits, five runs, three doubles, one home run, and 11 RBIs. In Game 6 of the NLCS, which clinched the Dodgers’ trip to the World Series, Edman hit a home run and recorded four RBIs to help Los Angeles earn the 10-5 win. Edman was named the NLCS MVP.
In the World Series victory over the New York Yankees, Edman came through with five hits, six runs — at least one run in every game of the series — two doubles, one home run, and one RBI.
Outside of his hitting contributions, Edman’s versatility on defense proved vital for the Dodgers. Edman can play in both the infield and outfield, and did so for the Dodgers over his initial season with the team. Edman’s presence will provide the Dodgers the flexibility at two levels of the field.
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