Red Sox Sign Alex Bregman to a $120 Million Contract

Breaking: Alex Bregman has agreed to a 3-year, $120 million deal with the Red Sox with two opt outs, sources tell @JesseRogersESPN. pic.twitter.com/ZijvVwdBVy

— ESPN (@espn) February 13, 2025

Holding their ground in a sweepstake that included the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs, both teams that, according to MLB rumors, looked like the two standing favorites to land the former two-time All-Star, Gold Glove, and World Series champion, the Red Sox were able to land Bregman, who now joins a Boston team ready to climb its way back up the AL East ladder.

But what about Houston? When did they drop out of the race to retain one of the most important players in franchise history?

Alex Bregman’s nine-year tenure in Houston.

⭐️ 2x All-Star
🏆 2018 All-Star Game MVP
🏆 2x World Series
⚾️ 2019 All-MLB Second Team
⚾️ Silver Slugger Award
🏆 Gold Glove Awardpic.twitter.com/OnM78TOgsk

— Lorenzo (@lorenzodelgad0) February 13, 2025

After failing to find common ground with Bregman’s party, the Astros let him go. While Red Sox fans jump for joy and pinch themselves twice to make sure the news is true, Astros fans are hoping this move won’t come back to bite them in the ass, considering Alex Bregman’s stats and accolades with the team.

Bregman Wanted a Long-Term Deal, Ended Up Settling

So how did Bregman end up with Boston and settle on a three-year deal with opt-outs after each of the first two seasons? Considering he was looking for a long-term contract, no betting odds expert following up Bregman’s saga could have foreseen what was to come.

Pending physical exams with Boston’s physicians, an undisclosed amount of deferred money has been discussed as one of the contract’s most important tipping points in Boston’s favor. Plus, the $40 million per year that Bregman will be making now is $10 million above what other teams in contention were willing to offer the player.

Alex Bregman’s three-year, $120 million deal with Boston includes deferred money, sources told ESPN. The $40 million salary is $10 million-plus more per year than others were offering. The Red Sox land the best free agent left on the market. First on the news was @ChandlerRome.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 13, 2025

Are you still unsure how Bregman’s contract went down? Believe me, it took me a minute to understand, too.

As Bregman prepares to potentially take over 2nd base in all Red Sox games for the next three seasons, would it be better to explain the deal using candy as an example?

The Alex Bregman Negotiations – simplified with candy.

Bregman wants 12 Starburst.

6 Starburst won’t get a deal done. Neither will 10.

11 Kit Kat is a lot, but he may not like Kit Kat as much as Starburst.

3 Reese’s is a nice fallback option, but he’d prefer more.

Featuring… pic.twitter.com/jICAhT3nRv

— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) February 8, 2025

Now I want a Reese’s peanut butter cup.

Is it Time to Start Believing in the Red Sox Again?

It has been some time since the Red Sox were an actual threat in any MLB games. Between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles taking over the spotlight in the AL East and Boston fighting to stay relevant and compete, Fenway has seen some better days.

Following Bregman’s arrival, alongside Walker Buehler’s and Garrett Crochet’s, plus Trevor Story, Lucas Giolito, and Garrett Whitlock all coming back though, even as someone who does not hold any sort of love or care for Boston in his heart, I have to say, it might be time to fear the Sox again.

Alex Bregman signed
Walker Buehler signed
Garrett Crochet traded for
Trevor Story is healthy
Garret Whittlock is back
Lucas Giolito is back

The pain and suffering of being a Boston Red Sox fan is finally coming to an end pic.twitter.com/WqYHJLFLc6

— Unbiased Red Sox Fan (@unbiasedsoxfan) February 13, 2025

Bregman can offer the Sox an immediate impact player who can give them a legitimate chance to not only give the Yankees a scare but also once again become MLB picks and predictions powerhouses next season.

“This changes the American League East because the Boston Red Sox now have a legitimate lineup to threaten that of the New York Yankees.” – @jonmorosi on Alex Bregman’s reported deal with the Red Sox pic.twitter.com/XOqgrTh1mc

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 13, 2025

So, what’s the verdict? Are you taking the Sox next season or leaving them out to dry?