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

The All-Star third baseman leaves two $40 million, heavily deferred seasons on the table to seek a longer contract.

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
ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: The Atlanta Braves logo on a hat against the Chicago White Sox on July 15, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)
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Oct 6, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during game two of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Bregman officially exercised his opt-out and became a free agent, with players eligible to sign with new clubs after 5 p.m. ET Thursday.
  • The 31-year-old declined $40 million player options for 2026 and 2027, walking away from roughly $80 million that included $40 million in deferred money.
  • He posted a .273/.360/.462 line with 18 home runs and 3.5 WAR in 114 games, missing time from late May to mid-July with a right quadriceps strain.
  • Considered the top third baseman on the market, he cannot receive a qualifying offer this time and is expected to draw interest from teams that pursued him last winter, including the Red Sox, Tigers and Cubs.
  • Boston’s offseason calculus shifts with Bregman out, as Lucas Giolito also declined a mutual option to test free agency and shortstop Trevor Story opted into two more seasons.