Alex Bregman Signs 5-Year, $175M Deal with Cubs, Bolstering Lineup

Alex Bregman has officially signed a 5-year, $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, including $70 million deferred and a full no-trade clause. The 32-year-old, a 5-time All-Star with 3 World Series titles and 3 Gold Gloves, is expected to bat in the heart of the order, joining former draft rival Dansby Swanson. His acquisition significantly boosts the Cubs' World Series contention. The Boston Red Sox, who traded Rafael Devers partly due to Bregman's presence, failed to retain him, reportedly due to their unwillingness to grant a no-trade clause, despite his successful 2025 season with them.