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Red Sox Commit to Alex Bregman, Rule Out Trades While Eyeing $200M Extension

Boston is safeguarding its All-Star third baseman at the trade deadline to free up payroll for an anticipated $200 million extension with discussions yet to begin

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MARCH 27: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox is seen in the dugout during a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on March 27, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 10: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Fenway Park on July 10, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 14: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox is seen before the Home Run Derby at Truist Park on July 14, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
BOSTON, MA - JULY 13: Catcher Connor Wong #12 of the Boston Red Sox congratulates Aroldis Chapman #44 after their 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on July 13, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Overview

  • The Red Sox and Alex Bregman have not begun formal extension talks even though his opt-out looms and agents project a deal in the $184 million–$200 million range.
  • ESPN insider Jeff Passan confirmed that neither All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman nor closer Aroldis Chapman will be available in July 31 trades as Boston shifts toward reinforcement.
  • Boston general manager Craig Breslow has publicly expressed a desire to keep Bregman long-term, signaling the front office’s intent to build around him following the Devers trade.
  • Analyst Zachary Rotman outlined potential roster sacrifices, suggesting the club could part ways with Lucas Giolito, Jarren Duran or Walker Buehler to create salary flexibility for Bregman’s future deal.
  • Under his current three-year, $120 million contract with an opt-out clause after 2025, Bregman is slashing .298/.380/.546 and has earned his third All-Star selection, highlighting the stakes for Boston’s impending negotiations.