Red Sox Slugger Alex Bregman Gets Cheaper Than Expected Contract Update

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman

It can’t go unnoticed just how important Alex Bregman has been for the Boston Red Sox throughout the 2025 campaign. Had Bregman not dealt with an injury earlier in the year, there’d be a strong argument to be made that he’s been the best player on the Red Sox roster.

Even now, with his .279 batting average and 16 home runs in 376 at-bats, there’s still something to be said about what the 31-year-old has done.

However, the question remains as to just how much money he could earn in free agency this winter, with many expecting him to opt out of his contract. Jeff Passan noted that the Red Sox understand what they have with him, so it sounds like they’re willing to pay a price if it comes down to it.

“It will take more than three years this time even though he’ll be going into his age-32 season,” Passan wrote. “After one of the more lucrative pillow contracts ever, Bregman is bound to get the five-year-plus deal at an average annual value of $35 million-plus that eluded him last winter…

“Boston recognizes what it would be losing were Bregman to embark elsewhere,” Passan wrote. “The excellent at-bats. The glove at third base. The relationships with Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Kristian Campbell he forged during spring training. The attitude. The focus. The feeling that in this next incarnation of the Red Sox, he belongs somewhere in the middle.”

How Much Could Alex Bregman Earn in Free Agency?

Spotrac recently took a stab at how much Bregman could get in free agency. They had him coming in at six years and $158 million. Unfortunately for Bregman, if that plays out, it’d be a bit less than some expected Boston Red Sox or other teams have to pay him.

According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Boston Red Sox’s third baseman will be one of the headliners of free agency. Despite getting up there in age, this just goes to show how good Bregman has been for much of his career and short time in Boston.

“This winter’s class is expected to be headlined by three former or current Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman and Framber Valdez. It should also feature three of the game’s most prolific power hitters — Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso and Eugenio Suárez — and a trio of impact closers (Edwin Díaz, Aroldis Chapman and Robert Suarez),” he wrote.

Could Alex Bregman Leave the Red Sox?

Regarding how things could play out for Bregman over the next few years, Bowden noted that he’s expected to opt out of this contract and that the Boston Red Sox should be his first choice.

“Bregman, who is making $40 million this year and signed for two more years at that rate, will likely opt out of his contract and seek a longer-team deal. He missed time this season with a quad injury but has hit .299/.379/.542 in 327 plate appearances. It appears Boston would be his first choice in free agency, but he is an obvious fit with several other contending teams including the Phillies, Yankees, Tigers, Dodgers, Mariners and even the Mets.”

Dodgers’ Max Muncy Gets $30 Million Contract Update Amid Question of Future in L.A.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy

If the Los Angeles Dodgers want to move on for Max Muncy during the offseason, they’ll have an opportunity to do so. The left-handed hitting infielder has a team option for next year, with some suggesting that the Dodgers could go that route because of Muncy’s injuries.

It’s also worth noting that when Muncy has been healthy throughout the campaign, despite playing only 90 games, he has struggled those times. As a whole, however, he’s been more than fine, considering he’s really swung the bat at a high level after a very slow start.

But prior to his better showings before going down with another injury, which he returned from on Monday, Muncy wasn’t worried about whether the Dodgers would move on from him or not. He noted that he’s a veteran in this league and trusts himself to figure things out.

“No. At this point in my career, no. If I was younger, it definitely would be in my head,” Muncy said to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. “At this point, I’ve accomplished a lot. I’ve been able to do almost all of it in a Dodgers uniform and that’s something that’s very special to me. Obviously I’ve made it very clear I want to retire as a Dodger. But that’s not always in your hands.”

Does Dodgers 3B Max Muncy Have a Market?

If the Los Angeles Dodgers decide to move on for Muncy, there will be another team in Major League Baseball interested in acquiring him, and there’s no question about that.

All he’s done for much of his career is swing the bat at a high level, and that can’t go unnoticed.

According to Spotrac, they have Muncy coming in at a two-year, $30.0 million deal if the Dodgers move on from him.

If they part ways, Jim Bowden of The Athletic believes the Dodgers could replace him with a player like Alex Bregman.

Are Los Angeles Concerned Over Max Muncy’s Injuries?

Regarding Muncy’s injury, which is the most important aspect for the Los Angeles Dodgers now, everything looks good.

He missed 23 games because of an oblique injury, but according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, he feels healthy and is expecting him to make a massive return for Los Angeles in its pursuit of another World Series title.

“It’s a big boost,” Roberts said. “We’ve been waiting for this one for a long time, not to add any pressure to Max.”

“The body feels in a good spot,” he said before the game. “This is kind of one of those rare rehab assignments where you’re not entirely worried about results. You’re just more worried about how is your body coming out of it.”

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