Red Sox Sign Bregman, Beating Cubs and Tigers

Alex Bregman has signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, leaving behind a lucrative offer from the Houston Astros and interest from the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers. The Cubs proposed a four-year deal worth $115 million, and the Tigers offered a six-year, $171 million deal, but Bregman was influenced by the Red Sox's aggressive offer, including opt-out clauses after each year. Red Sox manager Alex Cora, with a history with Bregman, advocated for the acquisition, seeing Bregman as a key player for the team. This signing positions the Red Sox as serious contenders in the American League East, bolstering their lineup with Bregman's power potential at Fenway Park. While the Cubs and Tigers expressed disappointment, they acknowledged the competitive nature of free agency.