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Alex Bregman Deflects Opt-Out Talk as Red Sox Push for Playoffs

He holds opt-outs after 2025 and 2026 on his three-year, $120 million contract.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 20: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on September 20, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - MARCH 25: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox take batting practice before a game against the Monterrey Sultanes on March 25, 2025 at Estadio Mobil Super in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Bregman said he is focused on winning games and is not thinking about an offseason decision on his contract.
  • Boston enters the final week holding an American League Wild Card position in a tight postseason race.
  • The Sporting News reports expectations that he will opt out of the remaining two years and $80 million, but no decision has been announced.
  • He missed nearly two months with a quad injury suffered May 23 yet made the All-Star team, then struggled in the second half before a strong series against the Rays.
  • Potential suitors mentioned include the Tigers and Phillies, with a Bleacher Report prediction specifically pointing to Detroit as a likely bidder.