Alex Bregman has officially opted out of the final two seasons of his three-year deal with the Boston Red Sox, but that doesn't mean his relationship with the club is over.
Many reporters and insiders believe the most likely outcome of Bregman's impending free agency is a return to the Red Sox on a long-term deal. Boston had better hope they're right — after trading Rafael Devers in June, it doesn't have another MLB-ready third baseman in the organization. Bregman also brought (mostly) consistent offense, rock-solid defense, playoff experience and leadership to the Sox's clubhouse, and they shouldn't let that go easily.