Overview
- Bregman exercised his opt-out from a three-year, $120 million Boston contract with $60 million deferred and annual opt-outs, returning to the market without qualifying-offer penalties.
- In an MLB.com poll of 46 voters, 43% predicted he will re-sign with the Red Sox.
- Potential landing spots repeatedly cited include the Tigers, Phillies, Mariners, Cubs and Mets, with Detroit’s ties to manager A. J. Hinch noted and Boston’s interest still present.
- Contract forecasts diverge, with The Athletic’s Jim Bowden projecting roughly $182 million and Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer predicting a six-year, $150 million Red Sox deal, while reports suggest he could prioritize a high AAV over length.
- In 2025 he hit .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs in 114 games, missed about seven weeks with a right quad strain and posted markedly stronger first-half numbers than after his return.