Because of a clause in his contract with Boston , Lackey 's salary for 2015 is the major - league minimum .
The Cardinals acquired Lackey at the July trade deadline , and part of the draw of the righthander was the option on his contract for 2015 .
Because of a clause in Lackey 's contract with Boston , Lackey 's salary for 2015 is the major - league minimum .
The Cardinals acquired Lackey at the July trade deadline , and part of the draw of the righthander was the option on his contract for 2015 .