Red Sox Insider Provides Promising Update on Alex Bregman's Future in Boston
The Boston Red Sox made their big free agency splash this offseason on former Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman. The Red Sox signed the two-time All-Star to a three-year, $120 million contract with opt-outs included.
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The addition has paid off so far for Boston as Bregman has a team-leading .299 BA and .913 OPS, along with 11 home runs and 35 RBI.
Recently, the Red Sox got positive news on the likelihood that Bregman remains in Boston following the 2025 season.
"Alex Bregman, the Red Sox' marquee offseason addition who is eligible to become a free agent again in four months, is all ears about a new contract — if there is anything to hear," Boston Globe's Tim Healey said (h/t SportsIllustrated). "That includes a potential extension before reaching the open market."
Bregman waited deep into free agency to sign his contract with the Red Sox, and structured his contract so he had flexibility to re-negotiate a new deal based on his performance.
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Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman (2) connects with the ball for a double.Chris Tilley-Imagn Images
The star third baseman looks like he could be the Red Sox's centerpiece for the future now, after Boston traded away Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.
The Red Sox have already called up numerous young prospects, and Bregman would be the veteran staple at third base to lead Boston for the future.
"I always tell the team — and Alex directs me to tell them — we're always open to any conversation,' Bregman's agent Scott Boras said to Healey (h/t SportsIllustrated). 'Any player who plays well somewhere, it's something that's important for the team and important for the player. It's an additive."
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Bregman is currently on the injured list as he deals with a quad injury. He has not seen the field since May 23, yet still leads the team in BA and OPS.
The Red Sox also got positive news about Bregman's potential return as Boston could see their third baseman return before the All-Star break, according to the latest reports.
Bregman was off to a fantastic start in Boston, and his presence has been missed. The third baseman was on pace for one of the best seasons of his career. A return soon would bode well not only for the Red Sox but for Bregman's future contract negotiations.
As for now, there's a lot of positivity in Boston around Bregman's likelihood to remain with the team for the future.
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Related: MLB Execs Believe Red Sox Could Make Disappointing Alex Bregman Decision
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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