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Dodgers Nearing Historic Contract Extension with Manager Dave Roberts

The deal is expected to set a new record for MLB managers and could be finalized before the team departs for the Tokyo Series next week.

Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers talks to Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 before a pitching change during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch on February 20, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Overview

  • Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are close to finalizing a long-term contract extension, according to multiple reports.
  • The new deal is expected to surpass the current managerial record of $8 million per year, held by Craig Counsell of the Chicago Cubs.
  • 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 and ranks sixth in postseason victories.
  • The extension talks, ongoing since February, are anticipated to conclude before the Dodgers travel to Japan to open their season against the Cubs on March 18 and 19.