Dodgers News: Muncy and Vesia Club Option Decision Looms
The offseason has started, and the Dodgers need to decide on their two club options within the next three days.
LOS ANGELES, CA—While the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate yet another World Series title, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games, the team will soon have to decide on two of the club’s options for the 2026 season.
The Dodgers already have six players who have offically hit the free agent market after the conclusion of the World Series, and they will all soon be able to sign with a new team five full days after the conclusion of the Fall Classic.
However, next up on the docket for Andrew Friedman and Co. will be the decision on the team’s two club options on veteran third baseman Max Muncy and left-handed pitcher Alex Vesia.
Max Muncy ($10 Million Club Option)
The Dodgers took a chance on a recently DFA’d Max Muncy back during the 2017 offseason, signing him to a minor league deal. A year later, Muncy would insert himself as a critical piece of the Dodgers’ lineup.
While the 35-year-old third baseman battled numerous injuries this season, such as a mild oblique injury and a significant knee injury that kept him out most of the second half, he still put together a solid season at the plate.
Overall, the left-handed slugger hit .243/.376/.470 with a 137 wRC+ and put together a solid 2.9 fWAR in just 100 games.
Muncy’s $10 million club option is a no-brainer for the team to pick up with no realistic internal options on the roster, and while they could promote shortstop Alex Freeland, who spent time at third when Muncy was on the injured list, he left much to be desired.
Alex Vesia ($3.6 Million Club Option)
Alex Vesia proved again how valuable he was in the Dodgers’ bullpen this season, posting a 3.02 ERA in 68 appearances.
Vesia was one of the left-handers in the Dodgers bullpen that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts trusted in the second half of the season and in October amid all the chaos.
Vesia was unable to pitch in the 2025 World Series due to a family issue, and while we pray for him and his family, it is almost a forgone conclusion that the team will exercise his $3.6 million option for 2026.
Prediction: Both options are picked up
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