After four seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, veteran first baseman Freddie Freeman is beginning to think about how he wants his Major League career to conclude.

Speaking to reporters Thursday, Freeman expressed his desire to remain in Los Angeles for the remainder of his playing days, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com.

“I love being here,” Freeman said. “I’m from Southern California. I've had a great time with fans. You guys treat me great. Everyone's treating my family good.”

Freeman is currently under contract for two more seasons, but he made clear that he is not focused on future negotiations.

Instead, the eight-time All-Star emphasized that his priority remains performing at a high level and allowing the organization’s leadership to determine what comes next.

“So that's out of my control,” Freeman said. “I'm not worried about another contract, not going to bring it up, not going to talk about it. I got two years left. I'm just an employee. I just do my job, and if they want me back, they want me back.”

Since arriving in Los Angeles prior to the 2022 season, Freeman has been one of the most consistent hitters in baseball while also becoming a central presence in the clubhouse.

One of the defining moments of his Dodgers tenure came during the 2024 World Series, when his walk-off grand slam in Game 1 instantly became one of the most memorable postseason highlights in franchise history.

Even with continued production, Freeman acknowledged that he still holds himself to elite standards. After hitting .295 last season, he admitted that falling short of the .300 mark remained a motivating factor.

Part of that dip came while playing through the effects of ankle surgery, which impacted both his defense and overall comfort for much of the year.

Entering the upcoming season healthy, Freeman believes improvements on both sides of the ball could strengthen his case to remain with the organization long term.

“If I can … play defense like I think I can play, and match the production at the plate, then maybe Andrew and Mark and all them will want me around a little bit longer,” Freeman said, referencing Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and owner Mark Walter.

Looking ahead, Freeman has considered the possibility of playing several more seasons, which could position him to reach the 3,000-hit milestone while extending a career built on durability and consistency.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has occasionally encouraged him to take rest days, but Freeman’s mindset remains unchanged.

“I’m going to prepare to play 162 games,” Freeman said. “But I want to play every game.”

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