Freddie Freeman, the 36-year-old first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has expressed a desire to continue playing until he is 40 years old. This timeline would allow him three more years on the field beyond the current season.
Freeman, who recently made his 10th career All-Star selection and sixth consecutive appearance in the Midsummer Classic, batted third for the National League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. He has spent the last five seasons with the Dodgers, contributing to two World Series championships. His tenure includes a walk-off home run against the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series, cementing his place in team history.
While his contract with the Dodgers expires at the end of the 2027 season, Freeman remains focused on the present, emphasizing that he has not set a definitive retirement date. He noted that playing 20 years in Major League Baseball would be a significant achievement.
This season, Freeman is batting .290 with 15 home runs, 49 RBIs, and an .862 OPS. Defensively, he ranks in the 82nd percentile in Outs Above Average, holding a plus-2 grade. Beyond his on-field performance, Freeman is recognized as a key veteran leader in the Dodgers' clubhouse. His career is widely expected to lead to induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.