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

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Updated: 11:16 PM EDT Oct 14, 2025

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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.