The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the talk of Major League Baseball since winning the 2024 World Series over the New York Yankees.
With the Yankees’ Juan Soto grabbing the headlines so far this offseason, the Dodgers are the ones making the moves.
The Dodgers signed two-time Cy Young Award-winning starting pitcher Blake Snell and also re-signed star shortstop Tommy Edman to a postseason contract.
MLB analyst AJ Ramos revealed that Edman is part of a new wave of players in MLB.
“It’s a new wave, signing guys and drafting guys that are athletic enough to play multiple positions,” Ramos said.
“This is a new wave.”
It #Dodgers Agreed to a five-year, $74 million extension with Tommy Edman.@theajramos: love what Edman brings with his versatility.@Dodgers: |: #LetsGoDodgers
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The Dodgers signed Edman to a five-year, $74 million contract.
Edman has the ability to play multiple positions, including shortstop, second base and the outfield.
Ramos notes that having a guy like Edman allows the team to remain flexible, especially in terms of whether star player Mookie Betts plays in the infield or outfield.
Edman had an average regular season for the Dodgers, but he shined when it mattered most in the postseason.
In 16 postseason games, Edman hit .328 with 20 hits, 12 runs scored, two home runs, 13 RBIs, five stolen bases and an .862 OPS.
Edman’s incredible performance earned him the National League Most Valuable Player award and is likely to earn him a new extension this season.
There seem to be more and more players in the MLB who are capable of playing multiple positions, and Ramos characterized this as a new wave of players.
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