Alex Bregman Named 2025 Silver Slugger Finalist, Highlights Boston Red Sox Offseason Priorities

Alex Bregman, the Boston Red Sox third baseman, is a finalist for the 2025 Silver Slugger Award amid strong competition from José Ramírez of the Cleveland Guardians and Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays. Bregman's 2025 season was solid but interrupted by a quadriceps injury that caused a seven-week absence, after which his performance declined; he finished with a .273 batting average, .360 on-base percentage, 18 home runs, and an .821 OPS over 114 games. Despite the injury setback, Bregman remains a key offensive player for the Red Sox and is the team's only Silver Slugger finalist, underscoring the importance of his potential return as he plans to opt out of his current contract and enter free agency. The Red Sox, who had one of the top offenses in 2025 and made the playoffs, are considered a strong contender to re-sign Bregman, especially given their competitive standing and financial capacity. The competition from teams like the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, and New York Mets adds pressure on Boston to retain him, as Bregman seeks a contract better than his current three-year, $120 million deal. Historically, the Red Sox have been dominant in winning Silver Slugger awards, particularly at third base, but recent years have seen increased competition, notably from the New York Yankees, who have surpassed Boston in total Silver Sluggers.