Cubs Sign Alex Bregman to Record $175 Million Deal.
The Cubs agreed to terms with three-time All-Star Alex Bregman on a five-year, $175 million deal, setting a franchise record at $35 million per year and pushing their 2026 payroll past $230 million. Bregman, a two-time World Series winner from his Astros days and fresh off a one-year stint with the Red Sox, brings elite defense and playoff experience to Wrigley Field amid questions about the infield lineup. The signing caps a monster offseason for Chicago, coming one year after they missed out on him, while Red Sox fans lament trading Rafael Devers to make room for his short stay.