"When the Red Sox crafted a three-year, $120 million contract to Alex Bregman in February, the expectation was that the two-time World Series champion's veteran mettle would pay dividends for a roster yearning for October baseball. Bregman has lived up to that expectation as one of the steadying foundations in Boston's clubhouse. But Bregman's $40 million annual price tag isn't validated just by his off-the-field intangibles, nor his play at the hot corner."
"Boston opened up the check book for the 31-year-old infielder due to his reputation for peppering pitches off the Green Monster - and injecting some much-needed pop in the heart of the Red Sox lineup. Those responsibilities hold more weight now that a decimated Red Sox lineup - trudging forward without arguably their best hitter in Roman Anthony - has gone cold as the crisp fall air settles in at Fenway."
Alex Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million deal in February and carries a $40 million annual salary. He has served as a steadying presence in Boston's clubhouse and was expected to add power by peppering pitches off the Green Monster. Boston's lineup has been decimated and missing Roman Anthony, and the lineup has cooled as fall weather settles at Fenway. Since August 23, Bregman has 14 hits in 93 at-bats (.150) over 23 games, with one home run and seven RBIs. That prolonged slump has undermined Boston's push for its first playoff berth since October 2021. Boston recently eked out a 5-4 win over the A's on a tenth-inning fielder's-choice walk-off by Nick Sogard.
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