#contract-opt-out

#contract-opt-out

Bregman can opt out of the final two years and $80MM of his contract this offseason. Deferred money in the contract reportedly knocks the present-day valuation of that sum down by around $10MM annually. Even absent the deferrals, Bregman would feel like all but a lock to opt out. He secured that contract last year when he was saddled a qualifying offer, which won't be the case this season, as players can only receive one QO in their careers.

If I had a nickel for how many times everyone in this room has said that I'd be really, really rich, Alonso, who set the franchise's all-time home run record last month, said. We'll see what happens, but I'm a firm believer that the right thing is going to happen. You can't necessarily control destiny, you can't control what-ifs. But again, this place has been really special for me Playing here at Citi is awesome. It's super fun. The fans are awesome, super passionate.