Red Sox addition Alex Bregman says goodbye to Houston in Instagram post.
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Alex Bregman arrived at Red Sox camp Friday afternoon and was immediately greeted by manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.
Bregman then posted a farewell message to Houston on Instagram Friday evening.
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Bregman agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract with Boston on Wednesday evening. Deferrals bring the average annual value of the contract to $31.7 million.
Here’s the message Bregman posted on his Instagram account:
From the moment I put on an Astros uniform, I felt the love, the passion, and the energy of this city.
Together, we became champions—on and off the field. Eight playoff appearances, seven ALCS appearances, four World Series appearances, and two World Series titles. We’ve fought hard each season, lifting each other up in the toughest moments and celebrating our triumphs as one. But more than the stats, it’s the resilience of this city that has stuck with me—because Houston is a city that knows how to rise, rebuild, and keep fighting. From weathering natural disasters to overcoming the global challenges of a pandemic, and rallying behind philanthropic causes aiding our great community, Houston has always come together in a way only this city can. We’ve faced adversity together, and that’s what makes this city and this team so special. That strength is embedded in the heart of every single person who is lucky enough to call Houston home.
To the Astros Organization —thank you for believing in me, for pushing me to be my best, and for giving me the opportunity to live out my dream. To my teammates—you made every day at the ballpark unforgettable, and I will always cherish the memories we created together, both on and off the field. We are family. To the fans—thank you for every cheer, every chant, and every moment of support. I will never take our time together for granted.
Houston, from the bottom of my heart—thank you.
With love and gratitude,
Alex
The Astros selected Bregman second overall in the 2016 draft. In nine season there, he posted a .272/.366/.483/.848 line with 191 homers, 265 doubles, 663 RBIs, 694 runs, 576 walks and 646 strikeouts in 1,111 games (4,832 plate appearances).
His contract with Boston includes player opt-outs after 2025 and ‘26.
