- Red Sox
- Updated: Nov. 07, 2025, 8:13 a.m.
- Published: Nov. 07, 2025, 5:00 a.m.
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 01: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox prepares to bat in the first inning during Game Two of the American League Wild Card Series between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)MLB Photos via Getty Images
In what was surely one of the least surprising developments of this offseason, Alex Bregman earlier this week officially opted out of his contract with the Red Sox to again pursue free agency.
The decision had seemed to be a fait accompli for what seemed like months. Bregman felt he deserved a longer contract last winter, but didn’t get one, in part because he had draft pick compensation attached to him thanks to a qualifying offer his former team, the Houston Astros.
Sean McAdam has covered the Red Sox for a variety of outlets since 1989. He’s the co-host of MassLive’s podcast, Fenway Rundown, and the author of two books. He’s a graduate of Providence College and lives in… more
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