Dodgers pick up 2026 options on Max Muncy and Alex Vesia

LOS ANGELES — The World Series champion Dodgers officially began the offseason by picking up the club options in the contracts of third baseman Max Muncy and relief pitcher Alex Vesia before Thursday’s deadline. Muncy signed a two-year, $24 million contract extension following the 2023 season, which included an option for 2026 at a $10 million salary. Vesia is arbitration eligible but signed a one-year contract for $2.25 million in January that...