The most common trade rumors regarding the Dodgers center upon Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts. Moving Betts in trade will help nudge the Red Sox below the MLB luxury tax penalties. Entering the month of February, the Red Sox are carrying an estimated $236M in salary, including Betts’ contract. Trading Betts for prospects would move the Red Sox very close to a position below the least expensive tax level. Any combination of two grade 50 (everyday major league starting player or pitcher) would help the Red Sox.

Source: Forbes February 02, 2020 00:45 UTC