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Report: Dodgers, Mookie Betts Closing In On Historic Extension

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Per WEEI’s Lou Merloni, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Mookie Betts are closing in on an extension that will keep Betts in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future. On Wednesday, it was reported that the figure could be over the next 12 years and worth roughly $365 million.

Sorry @Jared_Carrabis your dream scenario may come to an end within the next couple days, I’m told. Mookie will remain in LA for a very very long time. 10+ yrs for BIG $$. Between 350-400. @WEEI @OMFonWEEI
— Lou Merloni (@LouMerloni) July 22, 2020

Betts, who was traded to the Dodgers in February of last season, was projected to become a free agent after the upcoming season. As a four-time All-Star, Betts won the American League MVP award in 2018.

Star outfielder Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are deep into negotiations on a long-term contract, sources tell ESPN. While the language of the deal is not completed, the expectation is that Betts will be signing a massive deal with the Dodgers in the coming days.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 22, 2020

Previously, the Boston Red Sox offered Betts an extension worth $300 million roughly. Instead of signing, he elected to “bet on himself” and play out his current contract. As a result, Betts stands as one of the most lucrative players in baseball.

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