The Dodgers continue to show they have won the Mookie Betts trade. Along with securing a World Series championship, Betts has been a driving catalyst for championship aspirations with his amazing outfield plays and steadying presence at the top of the lineup.
Getting Betts was easier said than done as the Dodgers had to give up top talent to acquire the 2018 MVP, including one of their star prospects in Jeter Downs. However, Downs was recently cut by the Red Sox and now signed a deal with the Nationals. Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo had the initial report.