Alex Bregman, Red Sox third baseman, has opted out of his contract, becoming a free agent after a bounce-back season with .273 batting average and 18 home runs.
Despite controversy surrounding his signing, which led to Rafael Devers' trade to San Francisco, Bregman's performance has made him a desirable player in free agency.
He was coming off a season where he hit just .260 and signed a 3-year, $120 million contract late in February.
Bregman, represented by agent Scott Boras, is expected to have suitors in free agency, despite a second-half slump and a quad injury that kept him out of the lineup.
Author's summary: Alex Bregman becomes free agent after bounce-back season.