2023-11-03 00:59:10
▲The Los Angeles Dodgers today (3rd) renewed their contract with left-fielder Max Muncy for two years and US$24 million (approximately NT$770 million). (Photo/AP/Dazhi Image)
[NOWnews今日新聞] As the Texas Rangers (MLB) won the World Series, the major league free market also opened today (3rd). The Los Angeles Dodgers paid US$24 million (approximately NT$770 million) for two years, plus US$10 million in 2026. (approximately NT$320 million) team option to renew the contract with Max Muncy, the left-handed main pitcher who hit 36 home runs and 105 RBIs this season (a career high).
According to “MLB.com”, Max Muncy’s contract includes a signing bonus of US$5 million, a salary of US$7 million in the 2024 season, and a salary of US$12 million in the 2025 season. As for whether he can get US$10 million in 2026 The contract will be decided by the team.
The 33-year-old Max Muncy has a batting average of only 0.212 this year, but he hit a career-best 36 home runs and a career-high 105 RBIs. Together with Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and JD Martinez, he became the Dodgers’ 4th player. One of the first 100 RBI members, the Dodgers also set a historical record. For the first time in team history, 4 players exceeded 100 RBIs in a single season.
Max Muncy has played in 847 games in his career, scoring 180 home runs, 489 RBIs and a batting average of 0.227. Although he has been affected by injuries in the past three years, he has still played steadily for the Dodgers. He has played in 144 games and 136 games respectively in the past three years. Compared with this year’s 135 games, the WAR this season is 2.6 (meaning that Max Muncy can win 2.6 more games for the team).
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