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BOSTON — Ceddanne Rafaela's salaries in the final seasons of his $50 million, eight-year contract with the Boston Red Sox could escalate depending on his finish in MVP voting or whether he becomes an All-Star. Rafaela's deal includes a team option for 2032 that could make the agreement with the 23-year-old outfielder worth $62 million over nine seasons. Rafaela's salaries for 2030-32 increase based on accomplishments for the preceding season: $2 million for MVP, $1 million for second or third in the voting, $500,000 for fourth or fifth, $250,000 for sixth through 10th and $200,000 for making the All-Star team.
