Boston inked Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract shortly before spring training in 2025. That caused a whole lot of drama for the organization, but their newly acquired All-Star did his job while staying above all that. As part of his deal, he was allowed to opt out after one season. He exercised that right on Monday.

A total of 153 players have become free agents following the end of the World Series and several dozen more potentially can go free depending on whether team, player and mutual options are exercised.

El cerrador de los Mets Edwin Díaz sobresalió entre los jugadores que rechazaron opciones de jugador o ejercieron cláusulas de salida para convertirse en agentes libres el martes.

Red Sox favored to beat out Yankees, Tigers, Phillies for $120 million free agent originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Boston Red Sox made a big signing last offseason when they got Alex Bregman in free agency for three years and $120 million.

O n Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox surprised their fans by announcing a deal with Jarren Duran for the 2026 MLB season. The contract, valued at $7.75 million, not only keeps him from hitting free agency but also includes performance incentives that could boost the outfielder's salary.