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Betts: I Never Wanted to Leave Red Sox
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Mookie Betts expressed he did not want to leave the Boston Red Sox.
- He was traded to the LA Dodgers in 2020 with David Price.
- Betts loves Los Angeles and being a Dodger player.
Mookie Betts recently shared that he never wished to depart from the Boston Red Sox. Drafted in 2011 and debuting in 2014, Betts became an influential player, earning an MVP award and helping the Red Sox win the 2018 World Series. His departure occurred in 2020 via a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The trade, which involved David Price and $48 million going to the Dodgers in exchange for Alex Verdugo, Connor Wong, and Jeter Downs, came as Betts was nearing free agency. The Red Sox opted to trade him rather than meet his contract demands, a decision widely criticized.
Despite the circumstances of his exit from Boston, Betts has flourished with the Dodgers, winning his fourth World Series ring in 2024. He has publicly declared his affection for Los Angeles, stating his love for the city and his role as a Dodger.
