Alex Cora remaining positive about Alex Bregman’s future with Red Sox

Alex Cora is refusing to let himself get apprehensive about Alex Bregman’s future in Boston.

The Purple Sox supervisor told NESN’s “310 to Left” podcast that he’s going to “keep very constructive” about Bregman’s opt-out choice and doable free company this offseason based mostly on the occasions that led him to affix the ball membership final offseason.

“He selected us final yr for the appropriate causes,” Cora mentioned. “He needed to be on a playoff staff.  He needed to play in Fenway Park. He needed to be a part of this group. Since Day 1, he’s given 100% to us. Speaking to the children, speaking to the veteran gamers, the way in which he dealt with the media, the way in which he impacted the group — including all that stuff collectively, I acquired to remain constructive about it.

“The child is a extremely good participant. He’s an amazing individual. He’s an amazing teammate.”

Bregman joined the Purple Sox across the time gamers started reporting for spring coaching, signing a three-year, $120 million deal in February. However because the Purple Sox waited till practically the final doable second to signal Bregman, they gave him a participant choice on the finish of every of the primary two years of the contract.

After recording one other All-Star season, a number of studies have indicated during the last couple of months that Bregman is likely to opt out and take a look at free company once more to probably get an extended contract that’s richer in whole worth.

Cora, who shaped an in depth bond with Bregman throughout his one season on the Astros’ teaching employees, outwardly recruited the All-Star third baseman to affix the Purple Sox final offseason. But when Bregman opts out this offseason, Cora seems like he gained’t have to drag out all of the stops to make sure he stays in Boston.

“I don’t suppose I’ve to let him understand how I really feel about him,” Cora mentioned. “I believe he’s very clear about how I see it, however on the similar time, respecting the area of his household and the individuals who work for him, simply ensuring you give him that area. It’s essential.”

Bregman was arguably the Purple Sox’ finest hitter in 2025 as they reached the postseason for the primary time in 4 years. He hit .273 with a .821 OPS, 18 homers, and 62 RBIs in 114 video games.

Nevertheless, Bregman struggled within the season’s homestretch after battling a quad damage earlier within the yr. He hit .187 within the last 27 video games of the common season, including two residence runs and a .581 OPS in that stretch.

Nonetheless, Bregman, who’ll flip 32 in March, has been extensively considered as one of many prime pending free brokers this offseason. He reportedly turned down a six-year, $171.5 million deal from the Tigers final offseason, however might obtain an identical supply this offseason as an govt told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand that he thinks Bregman will get a five-year deal value over 9 figures in whole worth.