The Los Angeles Dodgers exercised their team options of Max Muncy and Alex Vesia to keep them under contract for the 2026 season.
Muncy’s option was for one-year at $10 million, while Vesia’s is for one-year at $3.65 million. The deadline for teams to decide on contract options was Thursday at 2 p.m. PT.
Muncy played in 100 games last season for the Dodgers, slugging 19 homers and driving in 67 runs.
During Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, Muncy swatted his 14th career postseason homer, passing Justin Turner for the all-time lead in franchise history. Muncy ended the playoffs with 16 home runs.
The 35-year-old helped the Dodgers win their second straight championship by posting a .764 on-base plus slugging percentage with three homers and three RBI.
Muncy has been with the Dodgers since 2018, playing in 1,020 games, clubbing 209 homers and driving in 587 RBI over that span.
He began his career with the Athletics, playing in 96 games with five homers and 17 RBI. He was drafted by the A’s in the fifth round in 2012 out of Baylor University.
Vesia made 68 appearances for the Dodgers this year, going 4-2 with a 3.02 ERA. The 29-year-old finished second on the team in appearances, while his 59.2 innings ranked second among the team’s relievers.
Vesia has been with the Dodges for the last five seasons, going 19-12 with 13 saves and a 2.67 ERA in 295 games. He began his career with the Miami Marlins in 2020, pitching in five games, allowing nine runs in 4.1 innings.
The left-hander joined the Dodgers organization on Feb. 12, 2021 via trade along with Kyle Hurt, in exchange for Dylan Floro.
Dodgers roster moves
Earlier in the day, the Dodgers added Ryan Ward and Robinson Ortiz to their 40-man roster. To make room, Justin Dean and Michael Grove were outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City, and Tony Gonsolin was designated for assignment.
Dean was claimed by the San Francisco Giants on waivers. The Dodgers have seven days to either trade Gonsolin, grant him his release, or allow another team to claim him off waivers.
Gonsolin could also clear waivers and head to the Minor Leagues, but he can reject that and become a free agent due to having more than three years of MLB service time.
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