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Red Sox Make Aggressive Bid for Alex Bregman as Blue Jays, D-Backs Pursue

An ESPN report points to an aggressive Boston offer that makes a reunion likely.

Overview

  • Alex Bregman remains unsigned after opting out in November, with negotiations active as Spring Training approaches.
  • ESPN’s Buster Olney says Boston has extended an aggressive offer and he expects Bregman to return to the Red Sox.
  • MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks are viewed as the most assertive outside suitors, with other clubs linked.
  • Industry projections place Bregman’s next deal around five to six years in the $155 million to $171 million range, and past six-year offers from Detroit and Houston were reportedly declined.
  • Bregman posted a .273 average with an .821 OPS, 18 home runs and 62 RBIs in 114 games for Boston in 2025, earning praise for his leadership despite a late-season quad injury.