Alex Bregman and the Red Sox are staying focused on the task at hand: winning a pivotal three-game home series against the Yankees with first place in the Wild-Card standings up for grabs.
But Bregman has found himself mentioned in several rumors in recent weeks when it comes to his future with the Red Sox and the options available to him this offseason if he wanted to test free agency.
Boston initially signed Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract in February, giving the team a much-needed bat from the right side and a veteran leader.
But Bregman’s deal includes opt-out clauses both this upcoming offseason and the following winter — which would allow the third baseman to hit the open market again if he wanted to cash in with a long-term deal.
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