The Red Sox have reportedly avoided arbitration with rightfielder Mookie Betts by reached a record-setting $27 million deal, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
Bett's reported contract breaks the previous record set by Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado's one-year, $26 million deal in 2019.
The deadline for clubs and arbitration-eligible players to exchange salary figures was Friday at 1 p.m. ET. Dozens of players have also reportedly avoided arbitration with their clubs.
Check out the latest arbitration news and rumors:
- Third baseman Kris Bryant and the Cubs have avoided arbitration with a one-year, $18.