Report: Mookie Betts trade hits potential snag after Red Sox change opinion on prospect

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The biggest trade of the MLB offseason might have just hit a snag. The Los Angeles Dodgers' blockbuster deal to acquire Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts and starting pitcher David Price might require an adjustment due to Boston's medical evaluation of a Minnesota Twins prospect involved in the deal, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The current trade sees Betts and Price (plus enough money to cover half of the $96 million remaining on Price's contract) go to Los Angeles, young Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo go to the Red Sox, Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda go to the Twins and pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol go to the Red Sox.

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