Bleacher Report · Jul 22, 2020
Dodgers Unlock Long-Term World Series Window with Mookie Betts' $365M Megadeal
When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Mookie Betts in February, they were only guaranteed to have the 2018 American League MVP for one year.
Make it 13.
On Wednesday, WEEI's Lou Merloni was the first to tease that the Dodgers and Betts were closing in on a long-term contract extension. Eventually, Jeff Passan of ESPN came through with the final terms of 12 years and $365 million on top of what Betts is making this season.
The Dodgers later announced the agreement:
Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they have signed outfielder Mookie Betts to a 12-year contract through the 2032 season.