The veteran added, “Still trying to soak it in,” as he looked around the sea of blue at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ back-to-back parade celebration after they won the World Series in 2025. But the thrill of winning two rings in a row is now overshadowed by a big question: Will the team pick up the club option that stands between this cherished player and his future with LA?

Max Muncy is that veteran. His deal includes a $10 million club option for the 2026 season. Muncy has made it known several times that he wants to stay: “I don’t think it’s any secret that I would like to retire here. I’ve made that very well known, ” he told Dodgers Nation. He hopes to see more success in the years to come, but as of now, his focus is on the present.

How will the Dodgers decide his future? Recently, Dodgers Nation shared an update on X stating that they will make their decision about Muncy’s future by Thursday. And it also notes, “Muncy has made his intentions clear that he wants to finish his MLB career with the Dodgers 🔥. ”

In the 2025 regular season, Muncy showed that he still has plenty to give. This season, he finished with a .243 batting average, 19 home runs, and 67 runs batted in. In 313 at-bats, he had 76 hits and scored 48 runs, maintaining an OPS of .846. His steady performance highlights his experience, even when he was dealing with his injury.

When October came and the stakes were at their highest, Muncy showed up. He played 17 games in the 2025 postseason and hit .214 with 12 hits, 3 home runs, and 3 RBIs. He also scored 8 runs. In the World Series against Toronto, he made important plays, such as vital singles that helped the Dodgers win their second straight championship.

With this, he secured his third World Series ring, adding another chapter to his career book. These moments in the playoffs hold more significance than any regular-season statistics; they represent contributions that become integral to the team’s history.

Manager Dave Roberts consistently values Muncy beyond statistics. The skipper termed him a “silver bullet” during the postseason because he could use Muncy whenever he wanted in a leverage moment, which tells a lot about his presence in the lineup.

But the 2025 World Series Champions have more than just Muncy’s future to think about.

More than one big decision: Dodgers face multiple free-agent calls

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a lot of big decisions to make this offseason, and the one about Max Muncy is only one of them. There are also a few additional contributors who are going to the open market, and the front office needs to look at each one based on their performance, value, and fit.

Moving on to the details, three players stand out for different reasons when it comes to their possible departures and what that means for the team’s roster.

Michael Conforto, an outfielder, hit .199/.305/.333 with 12 home runs and a -0.6 fWAR, which makes his one-year, $17 million agreement look like a mis-calculation. The Dodgers signed him in the hopes that he would be able to hit well against right-handed pitchers, but instead, they got bad value, which probably means he will be looking for a place elsewhere.

Under a one-year, $13 million contract, relief pitcher Kirby Yates played in 50 games and pitched 41.1 innings with a 5.23 ERA and 4.76 FIP. Because he is 38 years old and not doing as well, it looks like he will have to take a big pay drop in 2026. The Dodgers seem ready to move on.

Alex Vesia, a left-handed reliever, pitched 59.2 innings in 68 games, with a 3.02 ERA and a 3.77 FIP. He struck out 33.8% of the hitters he faced, and he’s only 29 years old, but his dip in August and beyond is worrying. His $3.6 million option is reasonable; therefore, he is the most likely to come back, even if nothing is certain.

As the celebration champagne is drying up and free agency looms closer, the front office will have to answer tough questions. Will the Dodgers accept Muncy’s offer?