What does the future hold for Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez? Martinez has the last opt-out of his five-year contract that was for $110 MM. In 2022 that will represent $19,350,000 for luxury tax purposes. Martinez could test the market.
J.D. recently expressed a desire to remain in Boston. Is this a possible ploy to open negotiations for an extended deal? With Scott Boras as his agent, expect twists, turns, and Machiavellian methods to commence. Is it worth it? Are the Sox best suited for Martinez to opt-out? Would Martinez risk that money already on the table?