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Dodgers Pick Up 2026 Options on Max Muncy and Alex Vesia

Reports signal continuity for 2026 at budget-friendly sums.

Oct 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia (51) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning during game four of the NLCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy acknowledges the crowd during the World Series championship parade at downtown Los Angeles. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Los Angeles exercised Muncy’s $10 million option and Vesia’s roughly $3.55–$3.65 million option ahead of Thursday’s deadline, with no official team confirmation yet.
  • Muncy posted a .243/.376/.470 line with 19 home runs and a 137 wRC+ in 2025 despite stints on the injured list for a knee bone bruise and an oblique strain.
  • The veteran third baseman contributed throughout the postseason after returning from injury, reinforcing his role in a deep lineup.
  • Vesia delivered a 3.02 ERA over 68 appearances with top-tier expected batting average and strikeout-rate metrics among left-handers over the past two seasons.
  • The Vesia decision buys out his final arbitration year and lines him up for free agency after 2026, and the club also added outfielder Ryan Ward to the 40-man roster.