Why did the Boston Red Sox trade Mookie Betts?

The most likely explanation is two-pronged: The Red Sox wanted to trade Betts with a season remaining on his contract rather than see him walk in free agency for nothing, and they liked the prospects they received better than the industry at large.

Did the Red Sox win the Mookie Betts trade?

The Betts trade still stings for many Red Sox fans, who’d hoped Boston could make a deal to keep the homegrown superstar. Instead, the team not only traded Betts but moved the three years and $96 million left on left-hander David Price’s contract in the same deal, in order to create future financial flexibility.

How much did the Red Sox offer Mookie Betts?

The narrative surrounding Boston’s negotiations with Betts is the Red Sox offered him a $300 million contract extension, but the 28-year-old wanted $420 million. Boston then decided the price was too steep and traded Betts rather than risking him leaving in free agency for nothing in 2021.

What did Boston get in Mookie Betts trade?

The deal saw the Sox send a 27-year-old Betts, Price, and $48 million to Los Angeles for outfielder Alex Verdugo, infield prospect Jeter Downs, and catching prospect Connor Wong.

Why is Mookie Betts not in lineup?

Betts has continued to deal with a right hip issue recently, and the injury forced his late removal from Tuesday’s lineup. He’ll remain out of the lineup Wednesday and could require time on the 10-day IL.

How old is Alex Verdugo?

25 years (May 15, 1996)
Alex Verdugo/Age

What was Mookie Betts traded for?

Having assumed perceived risk with Graterol, the Dodgers revised their trade for Betts and Price by sending Verdugo, Jeter Downs and Connor Wong to the Red Sox. Boston included cash considerations to help pay for Price’s remaining $96 million salary at the time.

How did the Red Sox get Verdugo?

On February 10, 2020, the Dodgers traded Verdugo, Jeter Downs, and Connor Wong to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Mookie Betts, David Price, and cash considerations. During the start-delayed 2020 season, he was a regular corner outfielder for Boston, appearing in 22 games in left field and 31 games in right field.

Who won the 2030 World Series?

It was the 116th edition of the World Series, a best-of-seven-playoff between the American League (AL) champion Tampa Bay Rays and the National League (NL) champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers defeated the Rays to win the series in six games for their first championship since 1988.