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- February 17, 2026 – Boston Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy and chairman Tom Werner recently addressed reporters at the team’s Spring Training camp, discussing the team’s...
- Bregman ultimately signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs.
- Reports suggested that a key sticking point in negotiations with Bregman was his request for a full no-trade clause, which the Cubs granted but the Red Sox were...
Red Sox Executives Discuss Bregman Pursuit, Organizational Policies
– Boston Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy and chairman Tom Werner recently addressed reporters at the team’s Spring Training camp, discussing the team’s offseason moves, including their pursuit of free agent Alex Bregman.
Bregman ultimately signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. The Red Sox reportedly offered a five-year, $165 million deal, which, like the Cubs’ offer, included deferred money. However, Boston’s deferral plan spanned multiple decades, a difference that may have factored into Bregman’s decision.
Reports suggested that a key sticking point in negotiations with Bregman was his request for a full no-trade clause, which the Cubs granted but the Red Sox were hesitant to provide. Both Werner and Kennedy pushed back against the notion of a firm organizational policy against no-trade clauses.
Werner stated directly that the Red Sox “don’t” have any policy prohibiting no-trade protection. Kennedy offered a more nuanced response, saying the team generally avoids publicly discussing the specifics of negotiations, adding, “if Alex Bregman wanted to be here, ultimately he’d be here.” He also declined to definitively state whether the Red Sox would have conceded to a no-trade clause if asked, calling it a “theoretical” situation.
Werner attributed Bregman’s decision to factors beyond the contract terms and the no-trade clause, suggesting that Bregman was “happy to be in Arizona [for Spring Training] where his family is.” He expressed respect for Bregman but acknowledged, “it wasn’t meant to be and we moved on.” Kennedy echoed this sentiment, praising Bregman’s contributions and stating, “he chose a different path, and we wish him well.”
Duran’s Disclosure Praised for Reducing Stigma
In a separate development, Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran’s recent admission regarding a past suicide attempt has been lauded by a trauma expert at Boston University for its potential to reduce stigma surrounding mental health. The expert’s comments highlight the importance of athletes speaking openly about their struggles.
Red Sox Rumors Continue
The Red Sox continue to be the subject of trade and free agent speculation as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Further updates will be provided as they become available.