"Bregman played for the Red Sox in 2025 and would have been a huge part of their offensive equation had he returned in 2026. The Red Sox have spent most of the winter trying to improve the roster that went 89-73 last season and made the playoffs as a Wild Card team. They added two upside arms to the rotation in Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo. They also landed1B / DH Willson Contreras in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals."
"While their lineup will still be a tough entity to contend with for opposing teams next year, including the Blue Jays, Bregman will be a noticeable absence. The former first-round pick of the Houston Astros was an All-Star with the Red Sox in 2025. He produced a 3.5 bWAR while slashing .273/.360/.462 in 114 games. He hit 18 home runs and had a very respectable 70:51 strikeout to walk ratio."
"At 31-years-old Bregmans advanced statistics still jump off the page. His K%, Whiff %, Chase % and Squared Up% were all in the 88th percentile or better. He was also worth three Outs Above Average at third base, putting him in the 83rd percentile on the defensive side."
The Chicago Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract, shifting offseason dynamics and ending Chicago’s pursuit of Bo Bichette. Bregman played for the Red Sox in 2025 and delivered a 3.5 bWAR season, slashing .273/.360/.462 with 18 homers and a 70:51 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 114 games. The Red Sox added Sonny Gray, Johan Oviedo, and Willson Contreras while trying to upgrade an 89-73, Wild Card roster. At 31, Bregman’s advanced metrics were elite, with K%, Whiff %, Chase %, and Squared Up% in the 88th percentile and strong defensive marks at third base.
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