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Predicting the outcome for every Red Sox option for 2023

By Gabrielle Starr

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 17: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox leaves the field with a dislocated pinky finger after getting hit by a line drive from Aaron Hicks of the New York Yankees in the first inning at Yankee Stadium on July 17, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 17: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox leaves the field with a dislocated pinky finger after getting hit by a line drive from Aaron Hicks of the New York Yankees in the first inning at Yankee Stadium on July 17, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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Aug 10, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Tommy Pham (22) hits a three run home run against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

Red Sox likely to decline Tommy Pham’s 2023 mutual option

While Tommy Pham’s mutual option for 2023 was originally listed as $6M, it’s now been reported by MassLive and the Boston Globe to be $12M.

It wasn’t hard to see the Sox opting into their side of this option for $6M, but $12M is far too much for a soon-to-be 35-year-old outfielder who just had a rough season. Over 53 games with the Sox, after they acquired him from the Cincinnati Reds at the deadline, Pham only hit .234/.298/.374. His on-base percentage dropped significantly after the trade, though he had more doubles in fewer games.

Pham seems to be a great fit for the team, and has expressed interest in returning next year. It’s not hard to see the Sox negotiating a different deal with him, perhaps something in the ballpark of $6M with an option for 2024.

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