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BOSTON, MA – JUNE 23: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox takes a swing against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning of the interleague game at Fenway Park on June 23, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Dustin Pedroia was once among the best players in the MLB.
The Boston Red Sox legend last played in the league during the 2019 season.
Red Sox Still Paying Former MLB Player $2.5 Million Per Year
GettyDavid Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox congratulates Dustin Pedroia #15 after he hit a grand slam during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves on April 27, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Despite Pedroia being out of the league for so long, he is still getting paid by the Red Sox.
According to Spotrac, the former Arizona State star will be paid $2.5 million through the 2028 season.
Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online wrote (on July 1, 2025): “When the Red Sox gave Dustin Pedroia an extension in 2013, they agreed to $18 million in deferred payments, including $2 million every year in 2021-2024, and $2.5 million every year in 2025-2028.”
GettyDustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the sixth inning of the Red Sox home opening game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on April 09, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Pedroia’s Legendary Red Sox Run
GettyDustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being called out on strikes in the second inning against the Houston Astros during game four of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park on October 9, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Pedroia was picked in the second round of the 2004 MLB Draft.
He spent all 14 seasons of his career with the Red Sox.
During the 2008 season, Pedroia was the American League MVP with 17 home runs, 83 RBI’s, 118 runs and 20 stolen bases (while batting .326).
ESPN Insights wrote (in 2021): “He was the 1st player in MLB history to win Rookie of the Year, a Gold Glove, league MVP and World Series title all before turning 26.”
GettyDustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox cannot throw out Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees in time during their game on October 2, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City
Pedroia made four MLB All-Star Games, won four Gold Gloves and was with the Red Sox for three World Series Championships (2007, 2013 and 2018).
Over 1,512 games, he batted .299 with 140 home runs, 725 RBI’s, 922 runs and 138 stolen bases.
Sarah Langs wrote (in 2024): “27 players have played in the WS the year they won ROY
WC Era players to do so:
2024 Luis Gil 2023 Corbin Carroll 2019 Yordan Alvarez 2017 Cody Bellinger 2010 Buster Posey 2010 Neftali Feliz 2008 Evan Longoria 2007 Dustin Pedroia 2006 Justin Verlander 2003 Dontrelle Willis 1996 Derek Jeter”
GettyDustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox in action against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Current Red Sox
GettyManager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox watches the action against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Chase Field on September 05, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Right now, the Red Sox are 1-4 in their first five games of the new season.
They will look to avoid getting swept by the Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon (in Texas).
Last season, the Red Sox lost to the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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