Dodgers: Max Muncy signs a new contract at a discount

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Dodgers: Max Muncy signs a new contract at a discount
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The Dodgers, as we know, are equipped to stay up late. The club isn't afraid to pay top dollar on the free agent market to bring in big names, and that means there's talent to spare for the two-time defending champions.

Adding Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz this winter didn't hurt either, let's say.

But what also helps the club is that it's excellent at developing players. In recent years, for example, it has achieved a remarkable feat with Max Muncy, who has become one of the sport's best hitters in a Dodgers uniform.

And now Muncy, who was just a few months away from free agency and could have gone after one last big contract on the market, has instead decided to sign a contract extension with the Dodgers.

He even signed at a discount: we're talking about a one-year deal with only $10 million guaranteed.

Muncy, who was already under contract through 2026, signed a deal for the 2027 season that will pay him $7 million, but also includes a $10 million team option for the 2028 season.

The remaining $3 million to reach the guaranteed $10 million is therefore associated with the amount Muncy will receive if the Dodgers do not exercise the team option.

Speaking of players developed by the Dodgers, Kiké Hernandez is another one. In his case, he still hadn't signed a contract for 2026.

That has now been done: unsurprisingly, he is back with the Dodgers.

In his case, we're talking about a $4.5 million deal. Hernandez is a supporting player at this point in his career, but we know he can fill in anywhere on defense and he's a guy who is well-liked both in the locker room and among the fan base.

Well done, then.

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