When the Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman this spring, it felt like the start of a new era at Fenway. A proven star joining a young, hungry MLB team on the rise — it was the kind of move that signaled ambition. Bregman brought instant credibility, his sharp eye and steely postseason poise making him the kind of cornerstone any contender craves.

Now, less than a year later, that partnership might be coming to an abrupt end.

A Short But Impactful Stay in Boston

Bregman’s three-year, $120 million deal looked like a win-win at the time — a chance for the Red Sox to stabilize third base with one of the most consistent hitters of the past decade, and for Bregman to reestablish his value after a market that hadn’t quite met expectations. The contract came with an opt-out after the first year

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