Alex Bregman Signs 5-Year, $175M Deal with Cubs; Red Sox Miss Out

Alex Bregman officially joined the Chicago Cubs on a five-year, $175 million contract, including a full no-trade clause. This significant offseason move leaves the Boston Red Sox disappointed, as they failed to re-sign him after offering $165 million with deferrals and no no-trade clause. The Cubs are now evaluating Nico Hoerner's role, while the Red Sox face a massive question mark at third base, having lost both Bregman and Rafael Devers. Boston's offseason is considered an "unmitigated disaster" after this development.