"Late on Saturday evening, Jeff Passan reported that the Chicago Cubs have signed Alex Bregman to a five-year deal worth $175 million, featuring no opt-outs and a no-trade clause. Bregman is the first of the four big bats to come off the board, as we still wait for Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, and Cody Bellinger to sign. The good news with this signing is that Bregman has departed to Toronto Blue Jays ' American League East rivals, the Boston Red Sox."
"Last season, he slashed .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs in 495 plate appearances, down from his 26 home runs in 2024. His career-best came in 2019, as Bregman slashed .296/.423/.592 with 41 home runs in 690 plate appearances for a 167 wRC+ and 8.3 fWAR. While he never reached those heights again, Bregman has been a consistent player, as he's slashing .272/.365/.481 with 209 home runs in 5,327 career plate appearances."
Alex Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs that includes no opt-outs and a no-trade clause. Bregman is the first of four high-profile bats to sign, while Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, and Cody Bellinger remain unsigned. Bregman departed the Houston Astros after the 2024 season, signing a three-year contract with the Boston Red Sox that included opt-outs. Last season he slashed .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs in 495 plate appearances, down from 26 homers in 2024. His career line stands at .272/.365/.481 with 209 home runs, a 133 wRC+, and 43.1 fWAR. The Toronto Blue Jays still need a power bat, with Kyle Tucker viewed as the best fit and outfield depth necessary after George Springer and Daulton Varsho contracts expire following 2026. Spring Training is under six weeks away.
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