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Red Sox Consider Trading Alex Bregman as Extension Talks Stall

His opt-out clause coupled with a strong return from injury raises the stakes for Boston before the July 31 deadline.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 24: Aroldis Chapman #44 of Boston Red Sox throws in the bottom of the ninth inning during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 24, 2025 in Anaheim, California.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 15, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 2: Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the ninth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds on July 2, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a continuation of the July 1 game which was suspended due to inclement weather.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 03: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 03, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Overview

  • Representatives for Bregman and Scott Boras have yet to reach an extension agreement with weeks remaining until his season-end opt-out.
  • Bregman has slashed .299/.385/.553 this season, earned an All-Star selection and returned this week from a quadriceps strain.
  • Insider Jim Bowden reports that if no new deal is in place, Boston could field trade offers from the Mariners, Tigers or Brewers.
  • With Rafael Devers’ contract off the books, Boston holds the payroll flexibility to either commit long term to Bregman or leverage him in a deadline deal.
  • A trade would open third base for top prospect Marcelo Mayer and alleviate an infield logjam involving Trevor Story and Kristian Campbell.