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Matt Barnes ‘grateful’ for contract extension with the Red Sox

Matt Barnes has a deal to stay in Boston through at least 2023, and he couldn’t be any more excited.

The Red Sox’ closer agreed to a two-year extension with a club option for a third season on Sunday.

“This is a first class organization that treats us like family and provides a winning opportunity every single season, so I’m incredibly grateful to them and honored and humbled to be able to continue my career in Boston,” Barnes told reporters Sunday. “I’m looking forward to many more winning seasons and World Series titles here.”

The 2021 season has been a stellar one for Barnes.