In a major trade on February 4, 2020, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Mookie Betts and David Price from the Boston Red Sox, involving a complicated series of negotiations that included the Minnesota Twins. The initial trade faced delays and revisions due to Boston's concerns about a pitcher’s medicals. Ultimately, the Dodgers compensated by trading additional resources while retaining key players like Joc Pederson. The situation shaped the team's performance, allowing them to fill critical gaps in the starting rotation and culminated in their World Series title that season.
On February 4, 2020, the Dodgers acquired Mookie Betts and David Price from the Red Sox in a complicated three-team trade.
The negotiations revealed significant issues with Boston's return, ultimately leading to a revised deal involving Kenta Maeda and several prospects.
Despite the initial failure of the deal with the Angels, it allowed the Dodgers to solidify their pitching rotation in the chaotic 2020 season.
Joc Pederson played a key role during the season and helped secure a World Series victory before joining the Cubs.
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