Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year extension that will set a record for average annual value on a manager's contract, a source told ESPN on Monday. The new deal,

As had been long expected this offseason, the Dodgers finally locked down manager Dave Roberts — who has the best winning percentage in MLB history among non-Negro League managers.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their longtime manager Dave Roberts are closing in on a contract extension that will cover three new seasons, according to the New York Post. Roberts is expected to earn slightly more than $8 million per year.