Overview
- Freeman told reporters he hopes to play roughly four more seasons to about age 40 and end his career in Los Angeles.
- He said he will prepare to play all 162 regular-season games in 2026.
- His spring plan targets a debut in the Dodgers’ fourth Cactus League game on Tuesday against Cleveland and a total of 47 plate appearances.
- After dealing with a surgically repaired right ankle in 2025, he reported a rehab-free offseason and expects improved defense this year.
- He acknowledged he won’t press for a new deal, while president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman publicly expressed hope Freeman finishes his career with the Dodgers.