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

Updated: 11:16 PM EDT Oct 14, 2025
According to NewsCenter 5 sources, third baseman Alex Bregman is opting out of his 3-year, $120 million 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 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, third baseman Alex Bregman is opting out of his 3-year, $120 million 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 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.