Alex Bregman signs $175 million Chicago Cubs deal, ending months of MLB free-agency buzz

Alex Bregman has agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, reported on January 10, 2026. The deal has no opt-outs and a full no-trade clause. After leaving the Boston Red Sox and spending years with the Houston Astros, the two-time World Series champion now joins a Cubs team pushing hard toward World Series contention.

Alex Bregman signs $175 million Chicago Cubs deal, ending months of MLB free-agency buzz
Alex Bregman has agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, reported on January 10, 2026. The deal has no opt-outs and a full no-trade clause. After leaving the Boston Red Sox and spending years with the Houston Astros, the two-time World Series champion now joins a Cubs team pushing hard toward World Series contention.