World Series winner Duvall, Red Sox sign one-year deal

The Boston Red Sox and veteran outfielder Adam Duvall agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract on Wednesday.

The #RedSox today signed OF Adam Duvall to a one-year contract for the 2023 season. pic.twitter.com/YdoNyc9s7i

— Red Sox (@RedSox) January 24, 2023

The agreement includes $3 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances. It means that Duvall can earn a maximum of $10 million in 2023.

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To make room for the 34-year-old Duvall on the 40-man roster, Boston cut former closer Matt Barnes – an All-Star in 2021 and a key member of the Red Sox bullpen for much of his nine-year career.

Duval, who won a Gold Glove in right field in 2021 and posted strong metrics as a defender last year, projects to play center field for Boston with Kiké Hernández, likely moving to the infield.

Duvall enters his 10th major league season, having played for the Giants, Reds, Marlins and two stints with Atlanta.

He was an All-Star for Cincinnati in 2016 and won a Gold Glove for the Braves in 2021, batting .228 with 38 homers and an NL-leading 113 RBIs to help lead them to a World Series championship.