All-Star closer Matt Barnes is guaranteed $18.75 million as part of his new contract with the Boston Red Sox covering 2022 and 2023. Barnes has a $4.5 million salary this season and would have been eligible for free agency after the World Series. The Red Sox have an $8 million option for 2024 with a $2.25 million buyout. Barnes will contribute 1% of his earnings each year to the Red Sox Foundation or continue to host an annual charity event with the foundation. ___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsLoading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...

Source: thestar July 13, 2021 15:22 UTC