What is Freddie Freeman's salary at Dodgers? All you need to know about the former World Series winner's big-time contract

On Monday night, Freddie Freeman became only the third player to hit a home run in the first three games of a World Series. Freeman hit a two-run homer in the first inning of Game 3 to put the Los Angeles Dodgers into an early lead against the New York Yankees. He's one of the top earners in his team with an annual salary of $27 million and has been worth every cent in the ongoing Fall Classic.

Freddie Freeman was picked up by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of the 2007 MLB Draft. He spent a couple of years in the minors before making his major league debut in September 2010. He established himself in the Braves' lineup the next year and finished as the runner-up for the National League Rookie of the Year, behind his teammate Craig Kimbrel.

Before the start of the 2014 season, Freeman signed an eight-year, $135 million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves. He made five All-Star Game appearances for them and was named the NL MVP during the COVID-19-shortened 2020 campaign. He concluded his stint with the Braves by clinching the World Series title in 2021.

For the 2022 season, Freddie Freeman applied for free agency and signed a six-year, $162 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, which made him the highest-paid first baseman in the major leagues. He has earned All-Star selections in his first three years with the team and finished in the top-5 of the MVP voting for the past two seasons.

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Payment structure of Freddie Freeman's contract

The Dodgers will owe Freddie Freeman $57 million in deferred payments. (Photo Credit: IMAGN)

Freeman will play for the Los Angeles Dodgers for six seasons from 2022 to 2027, receiving $27 million per year for a total sum of $162 million. It excludes any performance bonus earned during the regular season as well as income from playoff appearances.

However, the Dodgers will only pay Freddie Freeman $105 million over his playing days, with the other $57 million set to be paid in deferrals. As per the payment structure of his contract, Freeman will receive $20 million per season in the first half of his six-year deal from 2022 to 2024. He will be paid $15 million per year over his last three seasons from 2025 to 2027.

Freeman will earn the remaining $57 million from the Dodgers in deferred payments spanning a 12-year period. He's set to receive $4 million per year from 2028 to 2035. He will also get another $25 million over five equal payments for the next five years until 2040, when the Dodgers will have finally completed paying all the money owed to him.