3 years agoBoston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract after this season and become a free agent. "He's going to leave," one friend predicted of the Red Sox star. The Red Sox reportedly offered only to add one year at $30 million, which even fans and local media found insulting. With Trevor Story an obvious replacement, some are wondering whether that's why Boston made Bogaerts the low-ball offer. Bogaerts stayed for a hometown discount last time, but he's not expected to do the same again. If it indeed comes true, he'll join Trea Turner and Carlos Correa as three big superstar shortstops on the free-agent market this winter. The Red Sox are struggling as a team, but Bogaerts isn't, as he's hitting .359 with two home runs, 10 RBI and 16 runs scored in 24 games so far in 2021.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman