Aug 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) hits a one-run RBI double to tie the game during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Red Sox Fans Get Encouraging Alex Bregman Update

Originally posted on Boston Red Sox on SI
By Patrick McAvoy | Last updated Oct 29, 2025 2:00 PM ET

The offseason always feels long in Major League Baseball. That is especially the case when there is a superstar who realistically could end up leaving an organization.

That's the case this offseason with the Boston Red Sox. The three-time All-Star helped Boston take its biggest step forward since 2021. There were a lot of components that went into Boston improving from an 81-81 team in 2024 to winning 89 games in 2025. But, Bregman is one of the very biggest.

His play on the field and leadership in the clubhouse were game-changers for the Red Sox organization and now his future is up in the air with a looming opt-out. On the bright side for Red Sox fans, MLB.com's Ian Browne noted that there is mutual interest in a return.

"According to a flood of media outlets, including MLB.com, third baseman Alex Bregman will exercise the first of the two opt-out clauses that were negotiated into the three-year contract he signed with Boston in February," Browne said. "Though a right quad injury took Bregman away from the team for seven weeks and limited his production once he came back, there is interest between both sides on a reunion. However, Bregman would like more long-term security, and he might have to go elsewhere if the Red Sox don’t go beyond the remaining two years on his deal."

At least there is some good information out there about Alex Bregman

The offseason sometimes feels like an overtly negative time. A lot of the offseason is doom-and-gloom and scrolling through mock trades and other things of that nature. On the other hand, it is exciting when the noise is about guys a team could add. But, with a player as good as Bregman, there's going to be noise out there about all of the teams that could be interested in him.

That's been the case this offseason with a handful of teams already linked to Bregman, including the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs, among others. So, when you get any bit of good news, you've got to take it.

Bregman and Boston having reported mutual interest isn't a shock. Both sides talked about the possibility throughout the season. But, baseball is a business and he does have to take care of himself. Hopefully, that means a lengthy, new deal without opt-outs so no one has to go through this song and dance again.

The partnership was nearly perfect in 2025 between Boston and Bregman. For now, Boston fans can hold onto this idea of mutual interest as a tidbit of information to help get them through.

This article first appeared on Boston Red Sox on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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