The Red Sox are signing veteran infielder Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract — with the deal including a pair of opt-outs after both the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Bregman’s $40 million average annual value stands as the largest handed out in Red Sox history. He was a foundational piece of the Astros’ decade-long run of dominance.

Originally selected by Boston in the 29th round of the 2012 amateur draft, Bregman attended LSU before the Houston Astros picked him second overall in 2015. His family history with the Red Sox goes back further. “My dad grew up sitting on Ted Williams’ lap,” he said.