The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Wednesday that they have signed catcher Will Smith to a 10-year, $140 million contract. This move brings the team’s total spending on key players to nearly $1.4 billion since December.
Throughout his six seasons with the Dodgers, Smith has maintained a .263 batting average with 91 home runs and 308 RBIs. He was named an All-Star for the first time last year after hitting .261 with 19 home runs and 76 RBIs. In Seoul, South Korea, he started the week strong by going 5 for 10 with two RBIs during a two-game series against San Diego.
The Dodgers’ commitment to building a competitive roster for the future is evident in their recent signings of Will Smith and other top talent such as two-way star Shohei Ohtani ($700 million for 10 years), right-handers Yoshinobu Yamamoto ($325 million for 12 years) and Tyler Glasnow ($136,562,500 for five years), outfielder Teoscar Hernández ($23.5 million for one year), and now Will Smith.
This signing marks another major financial commitment by the Dodgers to secure top talent, bringing their total spending on key players close to $1.4 billion since December. The team continues to demonstrate their dedication to building a winning roster for years to come.
