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Multiple reports on Monday said it was worth
$32.4 million. At that figure he could have the highest average
salary among managers, topping a five-year deal in 2024 for
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell worth more than $40 million.
Roberts heads into his 10th season at the helm with the highest
winning percentage in major league history at .627 (851-507).
The 52-year-old manager guided the team to World Series titles
last year and in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
He is well-liked by his players and known for a calming presence
that has helped integrate superstar Shohei Ohtani and his fellow
Japanese pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki into the
clubhouse.
Under Roberts, the Dodgers have reached the playoffs nine
straight years — a National League record — while winning four
NL pennants and eight NL West titles.
“I am excited and grateful to continue this great journey with
the Los Angeles Dodgers, the best organization in sports,”
Roberts said in a statement. “Building my relationships with the
players and the fans has been one of the most rewarding
experiences of my life, and it’s a privilege I do not take
lightly."
The Japan-born Roberts became the first manager of color in
franchise history on Nov. 23, 2015, following a 10-year major
league career.
“We could not be more thrilled about continuing our long-running
partnership with Dave,” Andrew Friedman, president of baseball
operations, said in a statement. “As we’ve preached time and
time again, continuity and stability are staples of this
organization, and we are incredibly excited that this agreement
allows us to maintain our focus of working together towards
bringing more championships to Los Angeles.”
The Dodgers open the season against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo on
March 18.
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