Well, Astros fans, it’s the end of an era. Alex Bregman is moving on. Maybe it’s not the storybook goodbye everyone hoped for, but true to form, the third baseman took it in stride, sharing a warm message of appreciation for the fans and the team that built something special. From electrifying plays to championship celebrations, his time in Houston? Nothing short of legendary.

Bregman spent nine seasons with the Houston Astros, anchoring third base before signing a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. He had an average of.260, 26 home runs, 75 RBIs, and.768 OPS in 2024. While the deal with the Red Sox isn’t official yet, the Astros’ third baseman shared a goodbye on social media to the Astros, his teammates, and the City of Houston.

The All-Star third baseman departs after his nine years of play with the Houston Astros, signing with the Boston Red Sox. While moving into the next phase of his life, Bregman shared his sincere gratitude to everyone involved with the Astros in a post on his Instagram handle: “From the moment I put on the Astros uniform, I felt the love, the passion, and the energy of this city. Together we became champions—on and off the field. Eight playoff appearances, seven ALCS appearances, four World Series appearances, and two World Series titles.”

Through the highs and lows, one thing never changed—the bond he built with the city and his teammates. ‘We are family,’ A-Breg reflected.

Alex Bregman even mentioned that it’s not just the stats that he had with the Astros that made his journey special and memorable, but also Houston City’s resilience and nature that made him fond of playing with the Astros.

Bregman thanked the Astros Organization for playing a crucial role in pushing him to perform the best and making uncountable memories at the ballpark. In his nine years with the Astros, Bregman has hit.272 (.848 OPS), 663 RBIs, and 191 home runs while posting 132 ops+ AND 39.6 WAR. So, what made him suddenly agree to an offer put by the Red Sox?

The Red Sox got what they needed

Now here’s the main drama that unfolds in the context of his exit: Bregman was paid $28.5 annually by the Astros; however, after he became a free agent, the Astros put a six-year, $156 million deal on his table, which comes down to roughly around $26 million annually, which is less than what he used to get earlier. But that’s not all!

The Boston Red Sox offered him a better contract—a three-year, $120 million contract that included two opt-out options along with deferrals, which Bregman couldn’t deny. More importantly, the Red Sox boast a lefty-heavy lineup, and Bregman, being a right-handed batter, makes the perfect fit. Not only offensively but also defensively, Bregman could make the Red Sox lineup look much better. In addition to these skills and experience, the Red Sox might even consider Alex Bregman as a future leadership prospect too. 

Do you think Alex Bregman made the right move by joining hands with the Red Sox or a reunion with the Astros would have been better?