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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)<\/p>\n
Dustin Pedroia<\/a> was once among the best players in the MLB<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Boston Red Sox<\/a> legend last played in the league during the 2019 season.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> on April 27, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n Despite Pedroia being out of the league for so long, he is still getting paid by the Red Sox.<\/p>\n According to Spotrac<\/a>, the former Arizona State star will be paid $2.5 million through the 2028 season.<\/p>\n Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online wrote (on July 1, 2025):<\/a> \u201cWhen 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.\u201d<\/p>\n 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<\/a> at Fenway Park on April 09, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n Pedroia\u2019s 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<\/a> during game four of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park on October 9, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n Pedroia was picked in the second round of the 2004 MLB Draft.<\/p>\n He spent all 14 seasons of his career with the Red Sox.<\/p>\n During the 2008 season, Pedroia was the American League MVP with 17 home runs, 83 RBI\u2019s, 118 runs and 20 stolen bases (while batting .326).<\/p>\n ESPN Insights wrote (in 2021):<\/a> \u201cHe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n GettyDustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox cannot throw out Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees<\/a> in time during their game on October 2, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City<\/p>\n 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).<\/p>\n Over 1,512 games, he batted .299 with 140 home runs, 725 RBI\u2019s, 922 runs and 138 stolen bases.<\/p>\n Sarah Langs wrote (in 2024):<\/a> \u201c27 players have played in the WS the year they won ROY<\/p>\n WC Era players to do so:<\/p>\n 2024 Luis Gil<\/a> 2023 Corbin Carroll<\/a> 2019 Yordan Alvarez<\/a> 2017 Cody Bellinger 2010 Buster Posey<\/a> 2010 Neftali Feliz<\/a> 2008 Evan Longoria 2007 Dustin Pedroia 2006 Justin Verlander<\/a> 2003 Dontrelle Willis 1996 Derek Jeter\u201d<\/p>\n GettyDustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox in action against the St. Louis Cardinals<\/a> during Game Six of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n Current Red Sox GettyManager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox watches the action against the Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a> during the fourth inning at Chase Field on September 05, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n Right now, the Red Sox are 1-4 in their first five games of the new season.<\/p>\n They will look to avoid getting swept by the Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon (in Texas).<\/p>\n Last season, the Red Sox lost to the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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