The Boston Red Sox have reportedly finalized a contract with free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. The news broke late Wednesday night, with The Athletic’s Chandler Rome as the first to report. Rome indicated that the deal spans three years, valued at $120 million, and includes an opt-out option after each season.
Free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman in agreement with the Boston Red Sox, source tells @TheAthletic
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 13, 2025
Alex Bregman’s contract with the Red Sox is for three years and $120 million, source tells @TheAthletic. Opt outs after each season.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 13, 2025
The 30-year-old third baseman previously spent his first nine MLB seasons with the Houston Astros, where he was instrumental in the team’s successful run. Bregman boasts a .272 batting average and 199 home runs throughout his career. He was selected for the AL All-Star team in both 2018 and 2019 and was a runner-up for the AL MVP award in 2019. Notably, he excelled in postseason play, contributing to Houston’s postseason success with a .333 batting average, eight home runs, and 20 RBIs across 27 games, earning two championships during his tenure.
Bregman’s signing follows a lengthy offseason filled with speculation, and he was reportedly willing to wait for the right contract. Social media reacted enthusiastically to the news of his signing.
Alex Bregman and the Green Monster are about to be the bromance of the summer https://t.co/bx0xYE9q75
— Matt Fisher (@_mattfisher) February 13, 2025
Lmao how did we add Kyle Tucker and not get this done? @Cubs https://t.co/2HRd6h38z1
— Will Applebee (@NOTSCWill) February 13, 2025
Alex Bregman is officially out of the AL West https://t.co/c6O1Ag6fsv pic.twitter.com/NNHNNK2d2T
— Jake | Raise The Trident (@RaiseTheTrident) February 13, 2025
