Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed his thoughts on Freddie Freeman’s retirement timeline Tuesday.
Freeman said he planned to play four more years last week, and wishes to finish his playing career with the Dodgers. Roberts had nothing but praise for the veteran when asked about his comments.
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“You know, I think he talks about four more years, which is great, but then still has the ability to kind of focus on here and now,” Roberts said. “But I just think that Freddie, with the brain works, the care is there, the mechanics, it’s a sound swing, it’s a short swing, that I think he could be productive, sure, for four more years, for sure.
“…Right now, today, is as good as I’ve seen his swing over the course of a week sample than I have in two years. So he’s in a good spot physically, mechanically, so if we can keep him healthy, I just don’t see why he can’t have the year that he expects. And with that, with everything that he went through the last couple of years, his production was still, he was still very productive. So that says a lot about more, for me, the character.”
Apr 25, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) celebrates with Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) after their game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Is Freddie Freeman Good Enough to Play Four More Years?
Freeman has played under Roberts since arriving in L.A. ahead of the 2022 season, and has played some of his best baseball in a Dodgers’ jersey.
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The 36-year-old has made every All-Star Game since joining the Dodgers, and has received MVP votes in each of those seasons as well. He hit 24 homers and logged 90 RBIs in 2025, and placed third in the NL batting title race with a .295 mark.
The Dodgers won’t have Freeman under contract for four years, though, as his deal is set to expire at the end of the 2027 season. If he continues to produce at the level he is now, though, he will certainly have a spot on the team for the next four seasons.
In the meantime, Freeman will definitely look to make an impact with the current Dodgers team, who is looking to defend their World Series title once again.
Do you want four more years of Freddie Freeman?