Xander Bogaerts' Agent Says Red Sox Contract Talks Will Wait Until After Season

The negotiations for a long-term contract extension with the Boston Red Sox are on hold.

Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe was told that contract talks will wait until after the season ends.

The opening day was his unofficial deadline to agree to terms on an extension. He told Abraham that he would be willing to negotiate during the 2022 season.

If they talk to Scott behind closed doors, he can come to me. We will see how that goes.

Theaerts signed a six-year, $120 million extension in March, but he can opt out and become a free agent after the season. The 29-year-old is likely to make more than $60 million on the open market even though he would be leaving $60 million on the table.

A three-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger, Bogaerts is one of the best players at his position. He leads the Red Sox with a.346 batting average, which is fourth in MLB. Boston, which is fourth in the American League East with a 14-21 record, has been helped by the home runs and contributions ofaerts.

The Red Sox should be safe in waiting until after the season to resume contract talks becauseaerts wants to stay in Beantown.