Adrian Beltre opted out of his $10 million player option to test free agency.
The third baseman will get a $1 million buyout and becomes a free agent after just one season with the Red Sox.
The 31-year-old Beltre led the team with a .321 batting average and a career-high 49 doubles in 154 games. He hit 28 homers and tied David Ortiz for the team lead with 102 RBIs. The option increased from $5 million to $10 million in his last game because he passed the 640 plate appearances.
Adrian was worth more than $10 million in each of his last five seasons. It makes sense for him to go for a bigger pay day while he has the chance. I hear the Angels can use a third baseman.
Yeah, too bad he just put his LA digs on the market.