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Bregman Expected to Sign $140M Extension with Red Sox

9/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

Bregman can opt out after the season from a three-year, $120 million deal; a prediction says he’ll stay and gain two years and $60 million for a four-year, $140 million contract.
The Red Sox have one regular-season game left and hold No. 5; Bregman has been a reliable hitter and defender.
Marc Topkin of the Times covers the Rays.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, Major League Baseball (MLB) implemented a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that transformed player contracts and salaries. This agreement allowed players like Alex Bregman to secure contracts worth $120 million over three years. The rising salaries reflect the increasing financial strength of franchises, such as the Boston Red Sox, indicating a shift in player negotiations and the potential for even higher contract values in the future.

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Story summary

Bregman can opt out after the season from a three-year, $120 million deal; a prediction says he’ll stay and gain two years and $60 million for a four-year, $140 million contract.
The Red Sox have one regular-season game left and hold No. 5; Bregman has been a reliable hitter and defender.
Marc Topkin of the Times covers the Rays.

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