Top 7 players who have played both for Dodgers and Red Sox ft. Mookie Betts, Manny Ramirez & more

Two of the most iconic ballclubs in the major leagues, the LA Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox, have had some star players play for both teams in the MLB. Apart from their individual accomplishments with either team, these stars have also helped the ballclubs achieve ultimate glory in baseball.

In this article, we will be exploring the top 7 baseball players who have played for both the Dodgers and the Red Sox in the MLB.

Top 7 players to play for Dodgers and Red Sox

7) Kenley Jansen

The ace Red Sox closer is in his second full season at Fenway Park. But before moving to Boston, he had been a family figure inside Dodger Stadium for a long time. He spent 12 seasons with the Dodgers, winning the World Series in 2020 and winning the NL Reliever of the Year twice during that time. He is a four-time All-Star and is currently enjoying his time with the Red Sox.

6) Alex Cora

The current Boston manager, Alex Cora, started his MLB career with LA and spent seven seasons with them from 1998 to 2004. He also played four seasons with the Red Sox, where he went on to win his maiden World Series as a player in 2007.

He has had more success as a manager and coach, claiming two Fall Classic titles with Boston and Houston in 2018 and 2017, respectively.

5) Adrian Beltre

The 2024 Hall of Fame inductee finished his MLB career with an impressive batting average of.286, 477 home runs, and over 3000 hits. He started his major league career with the Dodgers and played seven seasons with them from 1998 to 2004.

He is a four-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove Award winner who played his sole season with the Red Sox in 2010 before joining the Rangers and becoming a legend at Globe Life Field.

4) Josh Beckett

The RHP finished his career with a 138-106 record and 1,901 strikeouts. He won two World Series with the Florida Marlins (now the Miami Marlins) in 2003 and the Boston Red Sox in 2007.

After spending seven seasons at Fenway Park, he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012. He played three seasons with them before hanging up his cleats in 2014. Beckett threw a new hitter with LAD on May 25, 2014.

3) Manny Ramirez

Ramirez played the first eight seasons of his big league career with the Cleveland Indians (now the Guardians). He then moved on to sign with the Boston Red Sox, where he spent another eight years of his MLB career. He played three seasons with the LAD from 2008–2010.

The ace slugger is a 12-time All-Star and won two World Series titles with Boston in 2004 and 2007. With a batting average of.312 and 555 home runs, he has been inducted into both the Cleveland and Boston baseball halls of fame.

2) Pedro Martinez

The three-time Cy Young Award winner played his first full season as a pro MLB player for the Dodgers. Soon after, he moved to the Montreal Expos and developed into one of the highest-rated pitchers. After spending four seasons with the Canadian ballclub, he signed a six-year, $75 million deal with the Red Sox.

He went on to win his second and third Cy Young awards with Boston and also won his maiden World Series title with them in 2004. He is an eight-time All-Star and also made it to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015.

1) Mookie Betts

The versatile ballplayer who has showcased his class in both departments of the game is a two-time World Series champion. He won the Fall Classic with Boston in 2018 and with the LAD in 2020. He is an eight-time All-Star, four times each with either ballclub. He is a six-time Gold Glover and also won the 2018 AL MVP award.

After playing six seasons at Fenway Park, Mookie Betts was traded to the Dodgers in a five-player trade deal on February 10, 2020. He ended up signing a 12-year deal worth $365 million with the LAD, which will keep him on the West Coast till 2032.