Dodgers, infielder Max Muncy reach 2-year, $24 million deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with third baseman Max Muncy on a two-year contract through the 2025 season worth $24 million, it was announced Thursday.

The deal includes a $5 million signing bonus and a $10 million club option for 2026. Muncy will earn $7 million in 2024 and $12 million in 2025.

Muncy, 33, had a .212 batting average this season, setting a career high with 105 RBIs and tying his career high with 36 home runs. He played last season on a one-year deal worth $13.5 million, and the Dodgers held a $12 million option heading into the 2024 season.

Muncy joined Mookie Betts (107), JD Martinez (103) and Freddie Freeman (102) as the first quartet in Dodgers history with more than 100 RBIs in a season.

The two-time All-Star had a career year in 2021 with 36 home runs and 124 hits, along with 144 games played, 26 doubles, 64 extra base hits and 262 total bases. He struggled after suffering a serious elbow injury late in that season.

Muncy spent six of his eight major league seasons with the Dodgers after entering the majors with the Oakland Athletics in 2015. In total, he has 180 home runs with 489 RBIs and a career batting average of .227.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.