Cubs To Sign Alex Bregman
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Cubs signed free agent Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract, marking the third-largest deal in Cubs history and the highest average annual value ever for the team at $35 million per year.
- Bregman, 31, had a strong 2025 season with the Boston Red Sox, posting a .273/.360/.462 batting line and earning his third All-Star nomination despite missing time due to injury; his offensive and defensive skills make him a major upgrade at third base for the Cubs.
- The Cubs' 2026 payroll is projected at $231 million, exceeding last year by $25 million and placing them $3.6 million over the luxury tax threshold, which will put them in the
