Mookie Betts appears committed to exploring free agency when the time comes.

When asked if he expects to enter the 2019 season without signing a long-term extension, Betts said, "That's exactly what I expect. I don't expect anything to happen until I'm a free agent.

"It's just one of those things where you've just got to go out and play," he continued. "You can't worry about the economics of the game right now. [The Red Sox] have to take care of what they have to take care of, and I have to take care of what I have to take care of. The common thing is to win a World Series, and I think it's something we definitely both want to do."

Betts also confirmed a report that he rejected a $200 million extension offer from the Boston Red Sox before last season.

"Yeah, I was made an offer last year," he said. "That was just a disagreement, which is perfectly fine."