Alex Bregman to opt out Red Sox deal, become free agent

According to NewsCenter 5 sources and multiple reports, third baseman Alex Bregman is opting out of his 3-year, $120 million dollar contract with the Boston Red Sox.The 3-time All Star Bregman had opt outs after the first two years of his contract.At this moment, the 32-year-old is leaving $80 million dollars on the table to test free agency again. Bregman hit .273 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs for the Sox in 2025. He missed 7 weeks with a quad injury, the second serious leg injury of his career. NewsCenter 5 reached out to his agent, Scott Boras, by phone tonight and he did not comment.

BOSTON —

According to NewsCenter 5 sources and multiple reports, third baseman Alex Bregman is opting out of his 3-year, $120 million dollar contract with the Boston Red Sox.

The 3-time All Star Bregman had opt outs after the first two years of his contract.

At this moment, the 32-year-old is leaving $80 million dollars on the table to test free agency again.

Bregman hit .273 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs for the Sox in 2025. He missed 7 weeks with a quad injury, the second serious leg injury of his career.

NewsCenter 5 reached out to his agent, Scott Boras, by phone tonight and he did not comment.