But by Wednesday evening, Bregman reportedly made his decision.
The two-time World Series champion and the Red Sox agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract, according to multiple reports. Bregman figures to bring a slew of helpful assets to Boston, including an impactful right-handed bat, solid infield defense and veteran leadership.
The reported details of the deal were a bit surprising, as the 30-year-old appeared hell-bent on landing a very long-term contract. Bregman might have been able to find such a pact in Detroit, where the Tigers reportedly presented a six-year offer.
So, why did Bregman end up taking his talents to Boston? It surely was a multi-faceted decision, but the New York Post’s Jon Heyman highlighted one major reason after news of the agreement broke.
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“One big reason Bregman makes sense for Red Sox (and one reason why he chose them): 1.240 career OPS at Fenway,” Heyman posted to X.
An outstanding OPS isn’t the only impressive stat Bregman boasts at his new home ballpark. Across 21 career games in Boston (80 at-bats), the two-time All-Star currently owns a .375 average with seven home runs, nine doubles and 15 RBIs. He also carries a .490 OBP and .750 slugging percentage.
Thus, Bregman is in line to fit in quite nicely with the Red Sox. And his reported addition to the roster significantly raised expectations for Boston in 2025.
