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Bregman Open to Red Sox Extension as He Eyes Post–All-Star Break Return

Boston is in contention for a wild-card spot, making a trade unlikely.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 24: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox is doused with water after hitting the game winning RBI against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Fenway Park on June 24, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 23: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox walks off of the field with a trainer after hitting a single against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth at Fenway Park on May 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 23: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox and Carlos Narváez #75 of the Boston Red Sox look on in the dugout before game one of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during his introductory press conference at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida on February 16, 2025.

Overview

  • Agent Scott Boras says Bregman is open to any conversation on a new deal despite his opt-out clause after this season Manager Alex Cora confirmed Bregman will remain sidelined with a strained quad until at least mid-July following the All-Star break
  • Boston sits 2.5 games out of an American League wild-card spot and views Bregman’s comeback as pivotal to its playoff push
  • MassLive’s Sean McAdam and MLB insider Bob Nightengale report the Red Sox plan to keep Bregman rather than deal him at the July 31 deadline
  • Trade chatter has linked the Cubs, Tigers and Yankees to Bregman, but Boston’s recent Devers trade and payroll flexibility underpin its intent to retain their star third baseman