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 being 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
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