Arbitration Roundup: Mookie Betts, Red Sox Reach Reported Record-Setting $27M Deal

The Red Sox reportedly avoided arbitration with Mookie Betts by settling on a record-setting $27 million contract.

The Red Sox have reportedly avoided arbitration with rightfielder Mookie Betts by reached a record-setting $27 million deal, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

Bett's reported contract breaks the previous record set by Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado's one-year, $26 million deal in 2019.

The deadline for clubs and arbitration-eligible players to exchange salary figures was Friday at 1 p.m. ET. Dozens of players have also reportedly avoided arbitration with their clubs. 

Check out the latest arbitration news and rumors:

• Third baseman Kris Bryant and the Cubs have avoided arbitration with a one-year, $18.6 million deal. (Jeff Passan, ESPN)
• Dodgers OF/1B Cody Bellinger agreed to terms on a $11.5-million deal. (Matt DiGiovanna, LA Times)
• The Yankees and Aaron Judge have settled on a $8.5 million deal. (Mark Feinsand, MLB.com)
• Shortstop Javier Baez and the Cubs settled on a one-year, $10 million deal. (Jeff Passan, ESPN)
• Centerfielder Jackie Bradly Jr. and the Red Sox settled on an $11 million deal. (Mark Feinsand, MLB.com)
• The Mets settled on a $9.7 million contract with right-handed pitcher Noah Syndergaard. (Anthony DiComo, MLB.com)
• Right-handed pitcher Trevor Bauer and the Reds avoided arbitration with a $17.5 million deal. (Mark Feinsand, MLB.com)
• The Mariners and outfielder Mitch Haniger settled on a $3.01 million deal. (Mark Feinsand, MLB.com)
• The Rays avoided arbitration with right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow ($2.05 million) and outfielder Hunter Renfroe ($3.3 million). (Mark Feinsand, MLB.com)
• Right-handed pitcher Mike Foltynewicz ($6.425 million) and shortstop Dansby Swanson ($3.15 million) avoided arbitration with the Braves. (Mark Feinsand, MLB.com)
• Left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray and the Diamondbacks settled on a $9.43 million deal. (Mark Feinsand, MLB.com)
• Infielder Tommy La Stella and the Angels settled on a $3.25 million. (Mark Feinsand, MLB.com)
• The Yankees avoided arbitration with third baseman Gio Urshela with a $2.475 million deal. (Mark Feinsand, MLB.com)
• Centerfielder Albert Almora Jr. and the Cubs settled on a $1.575 million arbitration deal. (Gordon Wittenmyer, Chicago Sun-Times)
• Infielder Marcus Semien and the Athletics reached a $13 million deal. (Jon Heyman, MLB Network)
• The Rangers avoided arbitration with outfielder Joey Gallo with a $4.4 million deal. (Jon Heyman, MLB Network)
• The Yankees have settled with catcher Gary Sanchez on a one-year, $5 million deal. (Jeff Passan, ESPN)
• The Cubs avoided arbitration with catcher Wilson Contreras, agreeing to a one-year, $.45 million deal. (Jeff Passan, ESPN)