Alex Bregman, Red Sox third baseman, has opted out of his contract and become a free agent after a bounce-back season, hitting .273 with 18 home runs.
Bregman's decision comes after a controversial signing of a 3-year, $120 million contract, which led to the trade of All-Star Rafael Devers to San Francisco.
He was coming off a season where he hit just .260.
Author's summary: Alex Bregman becomes free agent after bounce-back season.