From the moment the season began it felt like the light was firmly planted on J.D. Martinez and what his future would hold with the Red Sox. With how his contract is built, he has the power to opt-out and test free agency after 2019, 2020, and 2021, firmly placing the power in his hands.
We all know that Boston is in dire need of a budget cut as they desperately want to get below the CBT in order to reset their penalties and make a run at Mookie Betts next winter. So having J.D. decide to remain with the Red Sox throws a monkey wrench in that plan as the DH will haul in $23.