Reports: Alex Bregman Passes Over Cubs, Signs with Red Sox
A 3-Year, $120 Million Deal
After an offseason-long stalemate between agent Scott Boras and other teams around Major League Baseball, All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has passed over the North Siders to call Boston home for the foreseeable future.
As reported by The Athletic’s Chandler Rome, Bregman and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a 3-year deal worth $120 million. The contract contains opt-outs after each year.
A Career with the Houston Astros
In nine seasons with the Houston Astros, Bregman made two All-Star teams (2018-19), won a Silver Slugger (2019) and a Gold Glove award (2024), and finished runner-up in the 2019 American League MVP race to the Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout.
A Trade that Didn’t Come to Pass
The move comes after an off-season where the North Siders completed deals to acquire a pair of Bregman’s former teammates.
Two weeks ago, the Cubs completed a trade for Astros late-inning reliever Ryan Pressly, who is primed to compete for the club’s closer role after notching 90 saves and an AL All-Star team selection from 2021-23.
Then two-and-a-half months earlier, the North Siders completed a mega-deal to land them Houston All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker, in exchange for third baseman Isaac Paredes, right-handed starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith—one of the Cubs’ top infield prospects.
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Tucker is heading into his age 28 season. After taking over starting right field duties for the Astros in 2021, he averaged 5.3 WAR, 28 home runs, 29 doubles, 90 RBI, and 20 stolen bases per season from 2021 to 2024. Tucker earned three All-Star team selections, a Silver Slugger, and a Gold Glove award during that stretch.
What’s Next for the North Siders?
The North Siders take the diamond for their first spring training game on February 20 at the Los Angeles Dodgers, with their first spring training game at Sloan Park taking place the next day, also against the Dodgers, with first pitch set for 2:05 p.m. CST.
Conclusion
In a surprising turn of events, Alex Bregman has chosen to sign with the Boston Red Sox, passing on the opportunity to join the North Siders. While the team had high hopes of acquiring the talented third baseman, it seems that Boston has won the bidding war.
FAQs
* What is the length and value of Bregman’s new contract with the Red Sox?
+ The contract is a 3-year deal worth $120 million with opt-outs after each year.
* What are the terms of the contract?
+ The terms of the contract have not been publicly disclosed.
* What is the reason behind Bregman’s decision to sign with the Red Sox?
+ It is unclear what specifically influenced Bregman’s decision, but it is possible that the Red Sox offered a more attractive deal or a better overall fit for the player.
* What is the impact of this move on the North Siders?
+ The team will need to re-evaluate their plans for the upcoming season and potentially pursue other options to fill the void left by Bregman’s departure.
