Veteran infielder Alex Bregman is set to opt out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox and enter free agency this offseason, as reported by the New York Post. The 31-year-old player wrapped up a strong 2025 season, achieving a batting average of .273 with a .360 on-base percentage and a .462 slugging percentage, resulting in a solid OPS+ of 128. Despite being limited to 114 games due to a significant quad strain, Bregman managed to hit 18 home runs and 28 doubles, contributing a WAR of 3.5 and earning his third career All-Star selection.
Throughout his 10 seasons in Major League Baseball, Bregman has shown impressive stats with a career OPS+ of 132 and a WAR of 43.1. Last offseason, he opted for a shorter-term deal with the Red Sox over a more lucrative offer from the Detroit Tigers, securing $36.67 million for the 2025 season and $41.67 million for the next two years, both of which come with opt-out clauses.
With this recent performance indicating he has bounced back effectively from previous challenges, Bregman and his agent, Scott Boras, believe he will attract significant interest in free agency. The upcoming class is expected to feature notable position players like Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonso, Bo Bichette, and Kyle Schwarber, while Bregman stands out as one of the few top-tier third basemen available, alongside Eugenio Suárez.
The Red Sox are likely to express interest in re-signing Bregman for the 2026 season and beyond, but competition could arise from teams such as the Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Texas Rangers, all of whom may seek enhancements at third base. Bregman’s ability to perform at a high level despite injuries offers optimism for his future in the league and could lead to an exciting bidding war as he heads into free agency.