Freddie Freeman contract

Freddie Freeman Contract Breakdown and Deferrals

Freddie Freeman secured his long-term future with the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18, 2022, signing a massive six-year, $162 million guarantee.

The financial architecture of this blockbuster deal relies heavily on deferred money, a tactic designed to provide the Los Angeles front office with immediate, aggressive payroll flexibility.

Exactly $57 million of the $162 million total is deferred without interest, scheduled to be paid out long after the contract expires, specifically between 2028 and 2040. Because of inflation and the time value of money, these extensive deferments drop the actual present-day value of the contract to approximately $140 million.

For fans wondering exactly how much Freeman makes annually during the back half of his deal, his base salary for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 seasons is set at $27 million, though $12 million of that is deferred each year.