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Alex Bregman Pauses Contract Talks to Prioritize Red Sox Playoff Bid

He will resume negotiations after the season ends in order to exercise his 2025 opt-out clause before entering free agency.

Overview

  • His three-year, $120 million contract signed in February includes opt-out clauses after both the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
  • He is widely expected to trigger his opt-out this fall to pursue a longer-term, higher-value free-agent deal.
  • Bregman’s .301/.382/.537 slash line and 14 home runs this season have bolstered his market appeal and clubhouse leadership credentials.
  • Projections from MLB Trade Rumors suggest he could command a five- to six-year contract worth between $150 million and $200 million.
  • Boston cleared over $200 million in future payroll by trading Rafael Devers, giving the club budget flexibility for a major extension.