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Alex Bregman signs $175M deal with Cubs; Red Sox target Bo Bichette in infield search
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Alex Bregman has agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, opting out of his Boston Red Sox deal after one playoff season and rejecting their similar offer. The move leaves the Red Sox—still without a major free-agent signing this offseason—pursuing Toronto shortstop Bo Bichette and other options to rebuild their infield.
Infielder Caleb Durbin, recently acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Milwaukee Brewers, spoke about the frequent inquiries regarding his 5-foot-7 stature during his first day with the team in Fort Myers, Florida. The 25-year-old, who finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting last season, expressed confidence in his abilities despite the comparisons to Dustin Pedroia. Red Sox officials see him as a potential everyday player.
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The Boston Red Sox acquired left-handed pitching prospect Jake Bennett from the Washington Nationals in exchange for right-hander Luis Perales on Monday. Both pitchers, recent Tommy John surgery survivors, represent a swap of high-upside prospects in Boston's ongoing pitching overhaul. The deal highlights connections between the teams' front offices.