MLB Rumors: J.D. Martinez To Remain With Red Sox, Won’t Opt Out Of Deal

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.

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.