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The Boston Red Sox won the Alex Bregman sweepstakes last offseason, but they'll likely need to win it again in the coming winter.

After nine seasons with the Houston Astros, two-time World Series champion Alex Bregman joined the Boston Red Sox on a three-year, $120 million contract. However, he has opt-out options in 2025 and 2026, meaning that his long-term commitment to Boston is still up in the air.