Overview
- Alex Bregman has opted out of his Red Sox deal, forgoing two years and about $80 million, including $40 million in deferred money, to re-enter free agency.
- David Ortiz used an appearance on the ITM Podcast to publicly ask Bregman to come back, praising his leadership and impact in Boston’s clubhouse.
- Boston remains a serious suitor to re-sign Bregman, and reporting indicates the team could be more open to a longer-term contract after his first season in Boston.
- The Detroit Tigers are identified in multiple reports as a leading competitor for Bregman after pursuing him last offseason and still needing a third baseman.
- Analysts cite a likely price range of roughly $150 million to $182 million for Bregman, who posted an .821 OPS with 18 home runs in 114 games in 2025; Ortiz is concurrently running a silent auction for his children’s fund.