Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Tommy Edman. Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Dodgers sign playoff hero to big contract extension

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Nov 29, 2024 6:09 PM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers locked down a huge part of their playoff run on Friday with a major contract extension.

The Dodgers signed utility man Tommy Edman to a five-year extension worth $74 million, as first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal also includes a sixth-year club option and includes some deferred money.

BREAKING: Superutilityman Tommy Edman and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $74 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal runs from 2025-29 and includes a sixth-year club option. There’s a $17 million signing bonus and deferred money included.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 29, 2024

The Dodgers landed Edman in a July trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, and he very quickly became an indispensable part of the team. In 16 playoff games for the team, he hit .328 with two home runs, 13 RBI, and five stolen bases, all while playing both shortstop and center field. He was named NLCS MVP for his efforts, and the Dodgers clearly made it an offseason priority to lock him in long-term.

Edman was entering the final year of his previous contract and would have been due to become a free agent following the 2025 season.

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

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