Mookie Betts

Following a down 2017, Betts became the first player since 2012 (Mike Trout and Ryan Braun) to hit .300 with 30 home runs and steals apiece. The career .303/.370/.518 hitter is averaging 29 homers, 27 steals, 117 runs, and 98 RBI over the past three years, upping his walk and hard-hit rates each step of the way. While last season's .346/.438/.640 slash line will be borderline impossible to fully sustain, a .430 wOBA (tied with Trout for MLB's lead) indicates limited regression. He's a five-category phenom who should lock down the second spot behind Trout in all formats.

Mookie Betts gets $20 million in arbitration

Mookie Betts has avoided arbitration with the Red Sox by agreeing to a one-year, $20 million contract on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

It's a big jump from the $10.5 million Betts made in 2018. It's a well deserved raise, however, considering Betts won the MVP award by slashing .346/.438/.640 with 32 homers and 30 steals. There has been some talk of an extension for Betts this winter, though those negotiations likely won't take place until Bryce Harper and Manny Machado sign. Betts is a top-two pick for 2019 fantasy drafts.