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Alex Bregman Opts Out of Red Sox Contract to Reenter Free Agency

He returns to the market without draft-pick compensation before the signing window opens Thursday evening.

Oct 1, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) hits a single during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by Alex Bregman #2 after the final out was recorded during the ninth inning of game one of the American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 30, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The opt-out was finalized Monday, declining $40 million player options for 2026 and 2027 and leaving roughly $80 million, including about $40 million in deferred money, on the table.
  • In his first Boston season he hit .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs over 114 games and was selected to the All-Star team, drawing praise for his defense and leadership.
  • A significant quadriceps injury sidelined him for much of the summer, and his post‑All‑Star production dipped, adding durability questions to his free‑agent profile.
  • Because of the contract’s timing, no qualifying-offer draft-pick penalty is attached, which is expected to broaden his pool of potential bidders.
  • Free agents can sign after 5 p.m. ET Thursday, and clubs frequently linked as potential suitors include the Tigers, Cubs, Mariners, Yankees and Phillies, with a Red Sox reunion also possible.