We officially live in a world where Mookie Betts is no longer a member of the Boston Red Sox. Granted, there hasn’t been an official announcement from either side of the trade, but I don’t see this one falling apart. The deal is contingent on physicals from all involved but who knows exactly how intense they will be.
With Betts heading to Hollywood, there’s a massive hole in right field where the former MVP used to patrol. The Red Sox have some internal options already on the roster that can easily shift over to fill the vacancy but nobody will live up to Mookie’s level of excellence.