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Jun 14, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Rob Refsnyder (30) hits a triple to center field to drive in two runs against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

MLB Rumors: Red Sox extend Rob Refsnyder

Outfielder Rob Refsnyder and the Boston Red Sox recently agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract extension that includes a $2 million club option for 2025 ($150,000 buyout), according to a source familiar with the deal.

The base salary for the 2024 season ($1.85 million) can increase by $25K each for 250, 275 plate appearances. The base salary for the 2025 season can increase by $50K each for 300, 325, 350, 400, 425 plate appearances.

Refsnyder, 32, is in his eighth major-league season, previously spending time with the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers. In two seasons in Boston, he’s emerged as a dependable weapon, hitting .296/.399/.451 with an .849 OPS in 302 combined plate appearances.

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