The free agent market is often influenced by recent history, with each contract setting the bar for players of similar caliber. Deals struck this winter will create a template for upcoming negotiations, which is why the Boston Red Sox are monitoring the current landscape with the future in mind.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed center fielder A.J. Pollock. ESPN’s Buster Olney followed up with details of the contract, which will pay Pollack $55 million over the next four seasons. The agreement includes a $10 million player option in 2023 (or a $5 million buyout) and he can opt out after the third season if he reaches a certain number of plate appearances.