The Boston Red Sox outfield was a major talking point at the trade deadline. The team chose to hold on to all of its young outfielders, despite trade rumors.

The Boston Red Sox were reportedly close to acquiring an All-Star pitcher ahead of this year's MLB Trade Deadline.

His efforts have gone far from unnoticed, and on Wednesday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the Red Sox signed him to an eight-year, $130 million extension that will run through the 2034 season.