MLB will crown a new World Champion within the next two nights, at which point the clock begins ticking for J.D. Martinez. The veteran slugger must decide if he’ll opt-out of his current deal with the Boston Red Sox within five days of the conclusion of the World Series.
If Martinez doesn’t opt-out, he’ll be owed $62.5 million over the next three years with the ability to opt-out after the 2020 or 2021 seasons. If the 32-year old designated hitter believes he’s worth more than that on the open market then he’ll take his chances in free agency.