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Red Sox Sign Alex Bregman in $120 Million Deal, Raising Infield Questions

The three-year contract brings a proven leader to Boston but complicates infield dynamics and the futures of younger players.

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 11: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros bats against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on August 11, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Alex Bregman, pictured before his Astros debut on July 25, 2016, emerged as a clubhouse leader and key cog on two championship teams during eight-plus seasons in Houston.
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Overview

  • Alex Bregman, a two-time World Series champion and All-Star, signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, leaving the Houston Astros after his entire career with the team.
  • Bregman’s addition addresses Boston’s need for a strong right-handed bat and leadership, but his preferred position at second base creates uncertainty for infield prospects like Vaughn Grissom and Kristian Campbell.
  • Bregman’s move reunites him with Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who coached him during his time with the Astros, and positions him as a key figure in Boston’s push to reclaim AL East dominance.
  • Despite offers from other teams, including a larger deal from the Astros, Bregman chose Boston, citing a strong fit and the opportunity to play at Fenway Park, where he has historically excelled.
  • The signing is part of a broader Red Sox effort to strengthen their roster, including recent pitching acquisitions, but raises strategic questions about how to balance the infield lineup effectively.