Signing any Major League Baseball player to a $40 million annual contract comes with inherent risks, but in the case of **Alex Bregman** and the Boston Red Sox, the gamble is relatively low. With a three-year, $120 million deal, Bregman has the flexibility to opt out after year one or two if he performs well, potentially shortening Boston’s financial commitment. However, if one MLB writer’s prediction holds true, the Red Sox might need to prepare for that scenario sooner rather than later.
On Monday, *Bleacher Report’s* Zachary D. Rymer included Bregman in a list of eight players poised for a “career revival” in 2025, citing his perfect fit for Fenway Park as a key factor.
*“The fact that Bregman didn’t get his rumored $200 million deal reflects that his career isn’t in an ideal place,”* Rymer wrote. *“He’s been more of a good player than a great one since finishing second in the 2019 AL MVP race, and he’s coming off a career-low OPS. But the solution, as both he and the Red Sox likely understood, is Fenway Park. As a right-handed hitter who excels at pulling fly balls, Bregman is tailor-made for Fenway. The proof is in his numbers: he’s a .375/.490/.750 hitter in Boston for his career.”*
While Bregman could still opt into the remaining years of his contract if the free-agent market isn’t favorable—especially as he’ll be entering his age-32 season in 2026—the Red Sox’s immediate focus is on returning to the postseason for the first time since 2021. Bregman, a two-time All-Star with a proven track record of winning, is determined to help his new team achieve that goal and beyond.
For now, the Red Sox are betting on Bregman’s Fenway-friendly swing and postseason pedigree to reignite their championship aspirations.
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