Mookie Betts Signs Massive Contract Extension with Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Lock in Star Outfielder for 12 Years

In a blockbuster move that has reverberated throughout the baseball world, Mookie Betts has agreed to a colossal contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The outfielder has inked a 12-year, $365 million deal that includes a $65 million signing bonus and an average annual salary of $30.4 million.

Betts' new contract surpasses the previous record for an outfielder, set by Giancarlo Stanton in 2014. The deal will keep the 2018 AL MVP in Dodger blue through the 2032 season.

Breakdown of the Extension

The contract includes a series of escalating salaries, with Betts earning $27 million in 2021, followed by $31 million in 2022, $36 million in 2023, and $38 million in 2024. From 2025 to 2032, Betts will earn an average of $32.5 million per year.

Betts' deal also includes a full no-trade clause, giving him total control over his future with the Dodgers. The contract also includes performance bonuses and incentives based on individual and team milestones.

Impact on the Dodgers

The Betts extension solidifies the Dodgers' commitment to building a perennial contender. The 28-year-old outfielder is a key part of the team's core and provides stability and leadership in the outfield.

With Betts locked in for the long haul, the Dodgers can now focus on other areas of the team and continue their quest for another World Series title.