Overview
- Dave Roberts has signed a four-year, $32.4 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers, making him the highest-paid manager in MLB history at $8.1 million annually.
- The deal follows the Dodgers' 2024 World Series victory, their second championship under Roberts' leadership in five seasons.
- Roberts has led the Dodgers to eight division titles, four National League pennants, and a .627 career winning percentage, the highest in MLB history for managers with at least 1,000 games.
- Despite postseason success, the extension has sparked discussions about whether Roberts' regular-season dominance translates consistently into October results.
- The Dodgers' 2025 season begins in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs, with Roberts entering his 10th year managing the team.