Did Red Sox Actually Avoid Alex Bregman Disaster?
The Boston Red Sox wanted to bring back Alex Bregman, but things didn't work out this past offseason.
Chicago Cubs infielder Alex Bregman The Boston Red Sox got a lot of heat throughout the offseason as they watched Alec Bregman walk to the Chicago Cubs, but did they actually make the right decision? Now, the 2026 Major League Baseball season is still very young, so it's too early to speak in absolutes, but the Bregman deal hasn't been great for the Cubs. Bregman inked a five-year, $175 million deal with Chicago that also has a full no-trade clause .
He's 32 years old now and hasn't gotten off to a hot start in 2026. Through 15 games, Bregman is slashing . 213/.
290/. 328 with a . 618 OPS.
He has two homers, one double and six RBIs. That's a big step back from what he did with Boston last year when he slashed . 273/.