Los Angeles, California – The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in negotiations with manager Dave Roberts regarding a contract extension that is anticipated to establish a new record for the average annual value for a manager, a source with knowledge of the situation revealed on Thursday.

Talks for the extension have been ongoing between the organization and Roberts during spring training. The highly esteemed two-time World Series-winning manager is expected to reach an agreement on the new deal before the team departs for the season opener in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs next week.

According to reports, Roberts, who is in the final year of his current three-year extension that was signed in late March 2022, is making progress in discussions for a new contract. It is anticipated that his new deal will surpass the previous record of $8 million per year set by Craig Counsell following the 2023 season with the Chicago Cubs.

Roberts’ managerial success since taking the helm in 2016 has been unmatched, making him the winningest manager in the sport during his tenure. With an astonishing .627 winning percentage, Roberts holds the highest winning clip in the history of both the American and National Leagues. Additionally, he ranks second to only Bruce Bochy of the Texas Rangers in postseason wins among active managers with 57 victories.

In addition, Roberts’s leadership during the Dodgers’ journey to their recent championship victory has solidified his position as a potential Hall of Fame candidate. Despite facing adversity with a team plagued by injuries, Roberts successfully guided the Dodgers to their second championship in five seasons, utilizing innovative strategies like a bullpen game during crucial moments that garnered praise from players and executives.

Furthermore, the success Roberts has achieved has also influenced his peers, as evidenced by other managers like Mike Shildt of the San Diego Padres and Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees signing contract extensions after facing off against Roberts in the postseason.

As discussions between Roberts and the Dodgers progress, the baseball world awaits to see the outcome of what could potentially be a groundbreaking contract extension for a manager.