Red Sox Rumors: This Was ‘Turning Point’ In Alex Bregman Negotiations

Alex Bregman reportedly entered the MLB offseason looking for a very long-term contract, and the Red Sox seemingly were never going to give the star infielder the number of years he initially wanted.

So, Boston needed to get creative to sign one of the best players available on the open market.

Craig Breslow and company eventually separated themselves from the pack and landed Bregman on a three-year, $120 million deal. An average annual value of $40 million is a great selling point, but it reportedly was another facet of the pact that really sold Bregman on taking his talents to Fenway Park.

“Per sources, the turning point for the Red Sox when it came to securing Alex Bregman was when they finally agreed to the opt-outs early last week,” WEEI’s Rob Bradford posted to X on Sunday.

Bregman has the opportunity to opt out of his contract after both of his first two years with Boston. The 30-year-old didn’t really dive into the significance of the opt-outs when he met with Red Sox media Sunday, merely stating he believes in his abilities.

But at first glance, Bregman doesn’t seem like someone who only plans on being with the Red Sox for one season. The two-time World Series champion clearly wanted to play in Boston, where the organization is set up for sustained success.