The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached an agreement with Dave Roberts on a contract extension that will keep him as manager through the 2028 season, according to multiple reports. The deal, worth over $8 million per year, cements Roberts’ place as the longest-tenured active manager in Major League Baseball.
A proven leader for a championship team
Since taking over as Dodgers manager in 2016, Roberts has led the team to two World Series titles in 2020 and 2024. Under his leadership, the Dodgers have made nine consecutive postseason appearances, won eight division titles, recorded five 100-win seasons, and captured four National League pennants.
With a career .627 winning percentage, Roberts ranks first all-time among MLB managers with at least 1,000 games coached. His 56 postseason victories place him sixth in MLB history, and he now has the chance to join the exclusive club of managers with at least three World Series championships.
Dave Roberts’ new contract of more than $8 million per season will set a new average annual value for a manager in the history of MLB.
Dodgers & Dave Roberts on track for historic season
The Dodgers have spent the offseason assembling one of the most star-studded rosters in franchise history. The team retained key veterans like Clayton Kershaw and Teoscar Hernández while adding major pieces such as Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, and Michael Conforto.
With Roberts at the helm, the Dodgers will attempt to become the first back-to-back World Series champions since the New York Yankees in 1999-2000. All the pieces are in place for the Dodgers to become the next dynasty in American sports.
The season starts in Japan
The Dodgers will open their 2025 campaign in Tokyo with a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs on March 18-19. This marks the second consecutive season that Los Angeles has kicked off the year with an international series.
With Roberts’ contract now extended, the Dodgers continue their dominance in MLB, solidifying their future with a leader who has already delivered multiple championships to Los Angeles.