In his first three major league seasons, Mookie Betts earned $254,098, $514,500, and $566,000.
After 2016: The Red Sox offered 5-year/$100 million. Betts said no, earned $950,000 in 2017.
After 2017: The Red Sox offered 8-year/$200 million. Betts said no, went to arbitration and earned $10.5 million in 2018.
After 2018: The Red Sox offered 10-year/$300 million. Betts countered with 12 years/$420 million. The Red Sox and Betts avoided arbitration, agreeing to $20 million for 2019.
After 2019: The Red Sox and Betts avoided arbitration, agreeing to $27 million for 2020.