Super agent Scott Boras reveals Alex Bregman's stance on Red Sox contract negotiations
With the trade of Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, uncertainty dawned upon the Boston Red Sox locker room. Devers spent nine seasons with the club and was the sole remaining player from the 2018 World Series-winning roster. His departure signaled that no one, not even stars like Alex Bregman, was safe from being a trade asset.
In an effort to repel tension and uncertainty amid the team's tumultuous few weeks, sports agent Scott Boras commented on behalf of his client, Bregman.
Boras stated in an interview with The Boston Globe's Tim Heaney that their camp is open to discussions about a possible new deal.
“I always tell the team — and Alex [Bregman] directs me to tell them — we’re always open to any conversation. Any player who plays well somewhere, it’s something that’s important for the team and important for the player. It’s an additive.”
After winning two titles in a nine-year stint with the Houston Astros, Alex Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million deal with the Red Sox. The big-money deal includes an opt-out at the end of this year and after the 2026 campaign.
Boras' statement on behalf of Bregman brings back memories of another Boras client in Matt Chapman. Ahead of the 2024 season, Chapman signed a one-year $18 million deal with player options for 2025 and 2026. In September, the Gold Glove winner was handed a six-year, $151 million extension by the Giants.
Although the Red Sox have more wiggle room with Devers' departure, there is no certainty that Alex Bregman will end up with a better deal by season's end.
Reports have swirled that the Devers move was sanctioned by the Fenway Sports Group brass to fund their other primary venture, the English Premier League's Liverpool.
The soccer club has been on a tear in the past decade, having won two Premier League titles, two EFL Cups, a UEFA Champions League title, an FA Cup, a UEFA Super Cup, and a FIFA Club World Cup trophy.
Liverpool recently signed highly-touted German soccer star Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported $142 million.
Alex Bregman records first five-hit game
On April 15, 2025, Alex Bregman recorded his first five-hit game as a major leaguer. After building a career as one of the most prolific hitters of this generation, as proven by his .274/.366/.486 slash line, Bregman tallied the rare feat against the Rays in Tampa.
He finished the game by going 5-for-5 with two home runs, four RBIs and two runs scored. The Red Sox overcame the Rays 7-4.