Dodgers Lock in Will Smith with 10-Year, $140M Extension

Los Angeles Dodgers' catcher Will Smith is reportedly finalizing a 10-year, $140 million contract extension, making it the third-largest deal for a catcher by total value in MLB history. The relatively low average annual value of $14 million is expected to help the team manage its competitive balance tax bill. Smith, a key player for the Dodgers, has developed into one of the best all-around catchers in baseball and is considered a vital part of the team's core. The length of the deal and the Dodgers' strong catching prospects in their minor league system indicate the team's confidence in Smith's long-term value, even beyond his time as a starting catcher.