Alex Bregman’s time in Boston could be taking another unexpected turn. After just one season with the Red Sox, the veteran third baseman reportedly plans to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, confirming an earlier report from the New York Post.

The decision comes just days after Boston’s playoff elimination at the hands of the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Series. While the move was anticipated, it doesn’t necessarily close the door on a possible return to Fenway Park.

Bregman, 31, joined the Red Sox late last offseason on a three-year, $120 million deal that included opt-outs after both the 2025 and 2026 seasons. His short stint in Boston began with promise — he hit .299 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs before a quad injury

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