The Cubs have signed third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175MM contract, which includes a no-trade clause and no opt-outs. Bregman, who opted out of his previous deal with the Red Sox, had a strong 2025 season, batting .273/.360/.462 with 3.5 fWAR. This acquisition is part of the Cubs’ active offseason strategy, as they also added several players, including starter Edward Cabrera and reliever Phil Maton. Bregman’s signing impacts incumbent third baseman Matt Shaw, who now faces competition for playing time.
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