Dodgers Close to Record-Breaking Deal to Extend Manager Dave Roberts

The two-time World Series-winning manager is expected to finalize a high-value extension before the team begins its season in Tokyo next week.

Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing an agreement on a long-term contract extension, according to multiple reports.
The new deal is expected to set a record for Major League Baseball managers, potentially surpassing Craig Counsell's $8 million annual salary or $40 million total value over five years.
Roberts, 52, has led the Dodgers to two World Series championships, four National League pennants, and eight division titles during his nine-year tenure.
With a .627 winning percentage, Roberts holds the highest managerial win rate in MLB history among non-Negro Leagues managers and ranks sixth in postseason victories.
The extension is anticipated to be finalized before the Dodgers travel to Japan for the 2025 Tokyo Series, where they will open the season against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and 19.