One day after the Boston Red Sox announced a contract extension for starter Garrett Crochet, the team locked up another member of its young core.
On Wednesday, the Red Sox finalized an eight-year, $60 million deal for infielder/outfielder Kristian Campbell, according to a team source. The deal runs through 2032 with options for 2033 and 2034.
Campbell’s deal includes a $2 million signing bonus with club options of $19 million in 2033 — with a $4 million buyout — and $21 million in 2034. The remainder of the contract breakdowns as follows:
- 2025: $1 million
- 2026: $2million
- 2027: $3 million
- 2028: $4 million
- 2029: $6 million
- 2030: $9 million
- 2031: $13 million
- 2032: $16 million
The 22-year-old, who debuted on Opening Day, has hit .375 (6-for-16) with two doubles and a homer through his first five games with four starts at second base and one in left field.
At 22 years, 272 days old on Opening Day, he was the youngest Red Sox player to debut on Opening Day since Joe Lahoud in 1968 (20 years, 363 days).
Campbell, a 2023 fourth-rounder, rocketed through the Red Sox system last season, hitting .330 with a .997 OPS in 115 games at High A, Double A and Triple A and was named Baseball America’s Minor Leaguer of the Year as well as The Athletic’s Prospect of the Year.
Campbell’s 2031 and 2032 base salaries and the 2033 club option and 2034 club option base salaries can increase based on the following criteria: $2 million for MVP winner; $1 million for second or third place MVP; $500,000 for fourth or five place MVP, $250, 000 for sixth through 10th; $200,000 for All-Star election/selection.
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While Campbell’s deal comes with just five days of big league service time, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has a history of signing players early in their careers. The Red Sox signed infielder/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela to an eight-year, $50 million deal at the start of 2024 after just 28 games played. Starter Brayan Bello signed a six-year, $55 million deal at the start of 2024 after just two seasons in the majors. With top prospects Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer yet to debut, the Red Sox have said they’re pursuing contract extensions for both players as well.
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