The Dodgers have locked down Mookie Betts for the long haul, and that’s all anyone really wants to talk about. But lost in the excitement of locking down a generational talent in the number that comes with the deal. We break down the financial aspect of the Mooke Betts deal below.
The first thing to note is that the Dodgers included a $65 million signing bonus for Mookie Betts in the deal. It’s complicated, but that helps for tax purposes in California. The bonus will also help to compensate for a relatively low salary in 2021 and in 2022.