Boston Red Sox star third baseman Alex Bregman opens up about his decision to go to Beantown before the start of the Tigers series.
Bregman was heavily linked to the Tigers during his free agency before ultimately deciding to take his talents to Beantown by signing a three-year contract worth $120 million with the Red Sox.
Before Monday’s series opener against the Tigers, the 31-year-old third baseman shared some of his thoughts about the drama and his decision to choose Boston over Detroit and the other teams that pursued him in free agency.
Via Jason Beck of MLB.com:
Bregman, whose contract with the Red Sox includes opt-outs after the 2025 season and the 2026 campaign, entered the Tigers series with solid numbers so far in his stint with Boston. Through his first 41 games in a Boston uniform, the two-time American League All-Star and two-time World Series champion batted 311/.384/.567 with nine home runs and 31 RBIs across 185 plate appearances.
As for the Red Sox, they are looking to catch up to the New York Yankees atop the American League East division table. Monday started with the Yankees atop the division with a 23-17 record while the Red Sox are second in the AL East with a 22-20 slate.
