In his second Major League season, Andy Pages has firmly established himself as a key player for the Dodgers, showcasing a solid .272/.313/.461 slash line and launching 27 homers over 624 plate appearances in 2025. Now the everyday center fielder, Pages has yet to enter into any extension talks with the Dodgers, according to reports. With team control through the 2030 season, the Dodgers have some time before they need to make any long-term decisions.
Pages is on track to achieve Super Two status, which could add an extra year of arbitration eligibility, potentially increasing his price tag. While an extension could provide some financial predictability, the Dodgers' financial flexibility might lead them to hold off on committing to Pages just yet. Their recent spending spree, including a hefty four-year, $240 million deal with Kyle Tucker, shows they're not afraid to invest but also value maintaining options for future acquisitions.
Even if Pages maintains his 2025 performance level, he's still a valuable asset with a 4.1 fWAR, contributing above-average offense and solid defense in center field. However, the Dodgers could consider shifting him to a corner outfield spot if a star center fielder becomes available, or if other roster changes occur, such as Tucker opting out or Teoscar Hernandez’s contract coming to an end in 2027.
The Dodgers have a wealth of promising outfield prospects waiting in the wings, including Josue De Paula, Zyhir Hope, Eduardo Quintero, James Tibbs III, and Mike Sirota, which gives them plenty of future options. The team might be waiting for another year of Pages’ performance data before considering an extension, especially after his struggles in the 2025 postseason, where he posted a .211 OPS over 55 plate appearances.
Ultimately, while the Dodgers haven’t initiated extension discussions with Pages, they have a history of securing key players when the time is right. For now, they seem content to let Pages continue proving himself as a vital part of their lineup.