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Reports Point to Alex Bregman Opt-Out as Red Sox Weigh Cost of Keeping Their All-Star Third Baseman

League projections put his next deal well above $80 million despite a quad strain that preceded a late-season dip.

Alex Bregman was arguably the Red Sox' best hitter in 2025, but his play tailed off in the final month of the season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 02: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox grounds into a force out during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees in game three of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on October 02, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
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Alex Bregman, right, of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his homer with Trevor Story during the first inning of a MLB game in April against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Overview

  • MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports it is a near certainty Bregman will opt out of the final two years and $80 million — $40 million deferred — of his three-year, $120 million deal, entering free agency without a qualifying offer.
  • Bregman earned an All-Star nod and opened with a .299 average and .938 OPS over 51 games before a right quad strain; after returning, he posted a .250 average and .724 OPS, including a .585 OPS over his final 35 games.
  • Teammates Trevor Story and Garrett Crochet publicly pushed for Boston to keep Bregman, citing his on-field impact and clubhouse leadership.
  • Reporting from MassLive’s Chris Cotillo indicates the front office is not unified on a long-term commitment due to aging-curve and health concerns.
  • Executives quoted across outlets expect strong multi-year interest — Tigers, Astros, Cubs, Yankees, Blue Jays and Mariners are frequently mentioned — with guarantees projected well north of $80 million and the possibility of a front-loaded five-year structure; a Boston reunion is still viewed as plausible.