If you’re a Boston Red Sox fan, you’ve likely heard quite a bit about Alex Bregman and the possibility that he might opt out of his current contract.
There’s been a lot of chatter, and it can be tough to keep track of everything, with countless predictions and opinions floating around. But with just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, here’s the current situation: Bregman is in the middle of a three-year, \$120 million contract that includes opt-out clauses. If he decides to exercise one this offseason, he’ll become a free agent—where he’d be considered one of the top names available and could secure a long-term deal, whether with the Red Sox or another team.
On Friday, Rob Bradford of WEEI published a column that included a notable detail: Alex Bregman’s agent, Scott Boras, revealed that as of July, there had been no discussions about a contract extension. Boras also indicated that any conversations regarding Bregman’s future are expected to be postponed until the offseason.
The latest on Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox
“As of July, conversations regarding a contract extension hadn’t taken place, and, according to Boras, there is no expectation that the two sides will engage in talks prior to the offseason,” Bradford said. “‘We’re at the point now where you wait until the offseason and see what transpires,’ the agent explained. ‘Obviously, I think he’s very open about it. He has enjoyed it there. The team has more defined promise than it did a year ago. With free agency, you have to see how things go.’
“Boras added, ‘I think Alex has been clear that he is in playoff mode, performance mode. He wants to just to focus on that. He had to come back from his injury and do the things he is doing. That’s kind of where it’s at.'”
This falls in line with what has been said recently with the expectation that this topic will linger until the offseason. But, don’t lose hope, Boston fans.
“Boras added, ‘I think Alex has been clear that he is in playoff mode, performance mode. He wants to just to focus on that. He had to come back from his injury and do the things he is doing. That’s kind of where it’s at.'”
This falls in line with what has been said recently with the expectation that this topic will linger until the offseason. But, don’t lose hope, Boston fans.
Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy spoke about Bregman on Thursday on “The Greg Hill Show” on WEEI and made it clear that nothing has changed from the standpoint that Boston wants Bregman to stay here.
“We were all surprised by that report (Jeff Passan) given that we just haven’t had discussions with Alex about anything other than the goal at hand right now with what’s in front of us these next 15 games. That will all take care of itself. He wants to be here. We want him to be here. I’ll leave it at that. He’s such an important part of this season and what we’re doing. All focus right now are on these next 15 games.”
As you sort through all the noise and speculation, the current reality seems to be that both Alex Bregman and the Red Sox have appreciated their time together. While no decisions have been made yet, discussions about his future are expected to take place once the season concludes. What’s been made clear—repeatedly—is that Bregman, his agent Scott Boras, and the Red Sox all hold a strong mutual admiration.
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