Multiple reports indicate that the Red Sox and their star American League MVP,
Mookie Betts, have
reached an arbitration settlement of $20 million for the 2019 season. This represents a near doubling of his $10.5 million 2018 salary—and augurs well for a future long-term deal that can keep him in Boston. The settlement is also a record for a player in his second year of arbitration—and will likely have a huge impact on other elite players in similar situations. Stay tuned for further details.
