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Third baseman Alex Bregman agrees to 5-year deal with Chicago Cubs

Wild Card Series - Boston Red Sox v New York Yankees - Game Two NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox runs during game two of the American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 1, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

BOSTON — Third baseman and former Red Sox All-Star Alex Bregman has come to a 5-year agreement with the Chicago Cubs, reported to MLB insider Jeff Passan.

Bregman, 31, played just one season with the Sox, signing back in 2025. In that season, he played 114 games, racking up 118 hits with 18 home runs and 62 runs batted in. Additionally, he was named a 2025 MLB All-Star.

Bregman’s contract included an opt-out.

Now, the Sox have another roster spot to fill out, and additionally, a locker room leader.

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