The long wait is over for Alex Bregman and his fans.
The star third baseman has officially signed a massive three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, putting an end to months of uncertainty surrounding his future.
A Long and Unpedictable Free Agency
Bregman, who spent his entire career with the Houston Astros, is now making a fresh start at Fenway Park.
Known for being a two-time All-Star and a two-time World Series champion, the 30-year-old had entered free agency at the conclusion of the 2024 season.
For weeks, teams like the Blue Jays, Cubs, Lions, and even his former team, the Astros, were all vying for his signature.
But in the end, it was Boston that won out.
A Record-Breaking Offer
The contract details reveal that the Red Sox pulled out all the stops to secure Bregman.
Along with the $120 million base value of the deal, it was reported that the contract includes deferred money.
On top of that, his salary is rumored to be around $40 million, which is more than $10 million higher than what other competing teams were offering.
Bregman’s Performance and Future Expectations
Looking at Bregman’s performance last season, it’s clear why he was in such high demand.
He hit .260 with 26 home runs, 44 walks, and 86 strikeouts over 145 games for Houston.
Now, as spring training kicks off, all eyes will be on how Bregman fits into the Red Sox lineup and what he’ll bring to his new team.
This signing marks the end of what was one of the longest and most talked-about free agency sagas of the winter.
As the baseball season gets underway, it’s clear that Bregman’s decision is one that will have major implications for both him and the Red Sox for years to come.
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