Alex Bregman Enters Free Agency Seeking Long-Term Deal After Opting Out of Red Sox Contract

Alex Bregman, a three-time All-Star and two-time world champion, is back on the free-agent market for his age-32 season, seeking a long-term, rest-of-his-career contract after opting out of a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. He is willing to accept a lesser annual salary for a longer commitment. His 2025 season with Boston started strong, batting .299/.385/.553 over 51 games before a strained quad on May 23. After returning before the All-Star break, his production waned in late August, finishing with an .821 OPS (128 OPS+). Bregman, known for his steady hitting (123 OPS+ over six seasons, 13.4% career strikeout rate) and above-average defense at third base, is considered the top long-term third baseman available. Potential fits include the Red Sox, Tigers, Mets, Yankees, Cubs, and Mariners, with a projected floor of $140 million over five years, and a specific prediction of six years, $168 million with the Mets.