Overview
- Freeman said he plans to play four more seasons, aiming to finish at 20 years in MLB.
- His current Dodgers deal runs through 2027, so extending to 2030 would require a new contract.
- Dodgers president Andrew Friedman publicly suggested a post-playing role for Freeman in the front office.
- Freeman reported a healthy offseason and said his body feels good heading into spring after past ankle issues.
- Coverage noted outside variables, including an MLB labor dispute that could shift his end date, and Freeman cited a personal reason—not injury—for skipping the 2026 WBC.