The Red Sox have agreed to trade 2018 AL MVP Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers, packaging the star outfielder with left-hander David Price in a salary dump that is expected to save Boston tens of millions of dollars, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the trade had not been announced. The Dodgers are sending outfielder Alex Verdugo back to the Red Sox, the person said. Los Angeles will also get cash from Boston to offset some of the $123 million owed to Betts and Price, according to reports. Unable to sign Betts to a long-term deal, Boston decided to move him now rather than let the four-time All-Star leave as a free agent after the 2020 season.

Source: Fox News February 05, 2020 04:18 UTC