Dodgers Sign Blake Snell to Five-Year, $182 Million Deal

The reigning World Series champions bolster their rotation with the two-time Cy Young winner as part of an aggressive offseason strategy.

Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, has agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including a $52 million signing bonus.
The Dodgers aim to address rotation depth concerns after injuries plagued their pitching staff during their 2024 championship run.
Snell rebounded from early-season struggles with the Giants to post a dominant second half in 2024, including a no-hitter in August.
The deal reunites Snell with Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, who originally drafted him in 2011 while with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Dodgers continue to aggressively pursue top talent, with reports suggesting interest in Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki and other high-profile players this offseason.