Kristian Campbell agrees to $60 million, 8year deal with Red Sox, less than a week after debut
Apr 02, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Kristian Campbell agreed to a $60 million, eight-year contract with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, less than a week after his major league debut.
He gets a $2 million signing bonus, half payable within 60 days of the contract’s approval by Major League Baseball and half nex
t Jan. 15. He receives salaries of $1 million this year, $2 million in 2026, $3 million in 2027, $4 million in 2028, $6 million in 2029, $9 million in 2030, $13 million in 2031 and $16 million in 2032. The deal includes a $19 million team option for 2033 with a $4 million buyout and a $21 million team option for 2034 with no buyout.
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Salaries for 2031-34 can escalate based on accomplishment in the immediately preceding season: $200,000 for making the All-Star team, $2 million for winning an MVP award, $1 million for finishing second or third in the voting, $500,000 for fourth or fifth, and $250,000 for sixth through 10th.
A 22-year-old infielder and outfielder, Campbell made his big league debut March 27 as Boston's youngest opening day starter at second since Reggie Smith.
He entered Wednesday hitting .375 (6 for 16) with two doubles, one homer, two RBIs and four walks.
Campbell's new deal supersedes a one-year contract paying the $760,000 minimum while in the major leagues.
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