One of the Red Sox’s questions reportedly has been answered as J.D. Martinez appears to be staying in Boston.
The Red Sox slugger will not opt-out of his contract, according to multiple reports.
JD is not opting out of Boston deal
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 4, 2019
BREAKING: J.D. Martinez will not opt out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox, sources tell ESPN.
By remaining with the Red Sox, Martinez can earn $62.5M over the next three years. He also has an opt-out clause after the 2020 season.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 4, 2019
Source: JD Martinez will not opt out of his contract with the Red Sox. He can opt out again after the 2020 season. @JeffPassan first with the news.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) November 4, 2019
Martinez, 32, signed a five-year deal with Boston prior to the 2018 season. This is the first of three opt-out clauses and has $62.5 million remaining on his contract.
The designated hitter is coming a season in which he batted .304 in 2019 with 36 home runs and 105 RBIs.
