The last FA Bregman, eventually wearing red socks. Boston to sign a three-year, $120 million contract

Feb 13, 2025

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Alex Bregman, who had not been able to find a destination until the end in the Major League FA market, nestled in the Boston Red Sox and closed the stove league.

Mark Pinesand, a reporter for MLB.COM, the official Major League website, reported on the 13th (Korea time) 'FA infielder Bregman signed a three-year - $120 million contract with Boston' As a result, all major league FA have found their destination. The total contract amount of FA in the 2024-2025 off-season hit $3.18 billion, ranking second in Major League history. The highest-ever FA contract season was the offseason of 2022-2023, with 113 FA totaling about $3.741.9 billion.

The total is over $100 million, but in fact, Bregman chose 'FA Retake'. Houston, the original team, offered a six-year-to-$156 million (about 226.3 billion won) extension contract after the end of the 2024 season, but immediately declared FA and came to the market.

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However, contrary to the rosy outlook, Bregman's contract did not go smoothly. The Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Mets were interested. The negotiations did not go well. In the end, other FA signed one contract after another, while Bregman remained out of contract until the start of spring camp. 'FA MIA' was also concerned.

In response, ESPN veteran reporter Buster Olney dismissed the possibility of FAMIA, saying, `Bregman is likely to sign one of the Cubs, Red Sox or Tigers.'

In fact, all three teams offered Bregman a long-term contract. MLB.COM reported that while multiple clubs have sent Bregman an offer of more than six years - $170 million, Bregman chose Boston with a high average annual salary (AAV), especially opt-out conditions. Detroit refused to offer six-year-$171 million (about 248.1 billion won) and chose Boston's three-year-$120 million.

What Bregman was aiming for was 'FA Jae-soo'. For now, he chose Boston because the average salary was higher than the contract period was short. By including opt-out conditions here, it can come back to the FA market after the end of each season.

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I was aiming for a mega hit of more than $200 million in the FA market, but when the market price was only $170 million, I chose to go back boldly. It is natural that expectations are this high as they came out after rejecting six years-$156 million from their original team Houston. In the end, Bregman is likely to return to the FA market after the 2025 season. Of course, the season's performance should be supported.

Bregman was a franchise star who made his major league debut with Houston in 2016 and played for only one team until 2024. Last season, he batted .26 with 26 home runs-75 RBIs, 79 runs scored, and an OPS of .768 in 145 games. In order to succeed in the FA retake, the batting index must be raised further. In particular, it is necessary to dramatically increase the OPS, which hit a career low last year.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.

The last FA Bregman, eventually wearing red socks. Boston to sign a three-year, $120 million contract

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