Red Sox Make Decision on Fate of Last Player From Mookie Betts Trade
Summary
The Boston Red Sox decided to keep catcher Connor Wong, the last player remaining from the trade that sent Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. The team signed Wong to a one-year contract worth $1.4 million, with potential bonus earnings.Key Facts
- The Red Sox made a trade on February 12, 2020, sending Mookie Betts and David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- In return, Boston received three players: Alex Verdugo, Jeter Downs, and Connor Wong.
- Connor Wong is the only one still with the Red Sox from that trade.
- The Red Sox signed Wong to a one-year contract worth $1.4 million, with a $75,000 bonus opportunity.
- Wong's new contract is an increase from his previous $790,000 salary.
- Wong had surgery on his right hand, which affected his performance this season.
- The decision to sign Wong was announced before the official deadline for contract offers.
- Wong struggled offensively this season, managing only 32 hits in 168 at-bats without hitting a home run.
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