Next, KIM HA SUNG's turn? Boras Customers Following Alonso Bellinger Bregman Declares FA, Shortstop Market Absolutely Free
Oct 15, 2025
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This time, Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman. New York Post reporter John Heyman said on the 15th (Korea time) 'Bregman will terminate his current contract with Boston according to multiple sources. One or two clubs are interested in Bregman, who had a good first season in Boston this year. One club is surprised. But Boston still suits Bregman, too,' it reported.
Bregman left the Houston Astros, who played nine years after the end of last year's season, and signed a three-year, $120 million FA contract with Boston.
However, after completing the first or second season, he was granted the right to opt out of the contract and become an FA again. He played this year with an annual salary of $35 million, with salaries of $40 million each in 2026 and 2027.
Bregman hasn't played for nearly two months in the first half this season because of injuries. He was on the injured list after injuring his right thigh muscle while running out after hitting a hit in the fifth inning at home against the Baltimore Orioles on May 24, when he was in full swing, and spent 48 days in rehabilitation. He returned on July 12, but his skills declined.
He played in 114 games this season and recorded a batting average of 0.273 (118 hits in 433 at-bats), 18 homers, 62 RBIs, 64 runs scored, and an OPS of 0.821. Prior to the injury, he hit .299 with 11 homers, 36 RBIs and an OPS of .938 in 51 games, and after returning to the game, he hit .250 with seven homers, 27 RBIs and an OPS of .727 in 63 games.
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Against that backdrop, MLB.com missed nearly two months because of a thigh muscle injury, but Bregman certainly had a successful season in the AL East. He had a slash line of 0.273/0.360/0.462, 18 homers, 62 RBIs, and was also an All-Star in seven years. Given his career, he could move to another team, but it's not surprising to stay in Boston. His leadership is also recognized in Boston. In particular, he is said to have led young infielders who have emerged as the mainstay of the Boston lineup in the second half of the year.
In addition, Boston traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in June, who had been at odds over positional shifts, leaving room for Payroll and could sign Bregman on an ultra-long-term contract.
Boston President Craig Brisloe told local media on the 7th that `Alex certainly has the right to exercise the opt-out specified in the contract. You will make the best choice for him and his family."At the same time, I will not miss the opportunity to talk about his contribution to our team. What I learned from all kinds of conversations is the impact and impact he had on his colleagues," he said, expressing his willingness to renew his contract.
However, if the contract with Boston fails, it is certain that he will receive love calls from several teams. According to MLB.com , the Detroit Tigers offered $171.5 million for six years last winter, and the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners are also third baseman demand clubs.
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Blake Snell is a representative example of touching a large amount of money with a 'FA re-entry' strategy using opt-out with Boras at the forefront.
Snell received the NL Cy Young Award from the San Diego Padres in 2023 and signed with San Francisco for $62 million '1+1 Year'. He was injured in 2024 and played only 22 games, but returned in early July and declared an opt-out with five wins and a 1.45 ERA in 12 games in the second half, eventually signing a five-year, $182 million contract with the Dodgers.
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Boras may have recommended Kim Ha-sung to opt out as well. The fact that there are not many shortstop players with airlift capabilities in the FA market this winter is expected to be a very important variable in Kim Ha-sung's opt-out decision.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
