According to multiple industry sources, the Red Sox and Dodgers agreed to a deal that would send Mookie Betts and David Price to Los Angeles. The sides are currently reviewing medical information, and it’s possible that a blockbuster trade could be finalized tonight.
The Red Sox would receive two players in the deal, with Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo representing the centerpiece. As a rookie in 2019, he hit .294/.342/.475 with 12 homers in 106 games before he missed most of the final two months due to injuries (most notably a back injury).
When healthy, he shows an impressive ability to get the barrel on the ball (evidenced by his modest 13.