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Cubs Land Alex Bregman on Five-Year, $175 Million Deal

The contract features a full no-trade clause with no opt-outs.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a single during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees in game two of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on October 01, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Romy Gonzalez #23 of the Boston Red Sox after scoring on a single hit by Masataka Yoshida #7 of the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on September 26, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Overview

  • ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the agreement at five years and $175 million, with Jesse Rogers and Mark Feinsand reporting the full no-trade clause and absence of opt-outs.
  • Bregman opted out of two years and $80 million with the Red Sox after a 2025 line of .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs in 114 games.
  • The pact carries a $35 million average annual value, giving Chicago a long-term solution at third base.
  • The signing is expected to reshape Chicago’s infield picture and could lead to trade discussions involving Matt Shaw or Nico Hoerner.
  • Boston, which reportedly offered five years but was outbid, is expected to pivot toward options such as Bo Bichette or trade targets to replace a right-handed power bat.