Dodgers Sign NLCS MVP Tommy Edman to Five-Year, $74 Million Deal with $17 Million Bonus

Nov 29, 2024, 10:12 PM

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a five-year, $74 million contract extension with utility player Tommy Edman, securing him through the 2029 season with a club option for 2030. The deal includes a $17 million signing bonus and deferred money totaling approximately $24.42 million, representing 33% of the contract's value. Edman, nicknamed 'Tommy Tanks', was instrumental in the Dodgers' postseason success, earning NLCS MVP honors after being acquired at the trade deadline. The 29-year-old is expected to replace Chris Taylor, and the contract extension reflects the Dodgers' confidence in his versatility and impact on the team. The inclusion of deferred payments continues the Dodgers' strategy of incorporating deferred money into player agreements.