Sources: Alex Bregman agrees to 5
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Key Points:
- Third baseman Alex Bregman agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, including a full no-trade clause and no opt-outs, marking one of the largest contracts in franchise history.
- Bregman, 31, opted out of a $40 million player option with the Boston Red Sox to re-enter free agency, joining the Cubs after they missed out on him last year and offering him a record $35 million annual salary starting in 2026.
- The Cubs may trade either second baseman Nico Hoerner or third baseman Matt Shaw to accommodate Bregman, who is valued for his leadership, baseball IQ, and offensive approach suited to Wrigley Field.
- Bregman posted solid offensive numbers
