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Red Sox reportedly ink 2026 NLCS MVP to 4-year deal
- On Friday, first baseman Jake Bauers agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
- The 31-year-old infielder arrives in Boston following a career-best 2026 campaign with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he batted.266 with 26 home runs and earned NLCS MVP honors during the team's World Series championship run.
- Patient and disciplined, Bauers drew 94 walks and compiled a.389 on-base percentage, while adding power with 86 RBIs and an elite 16.3 percent walk rate that the Red Sox value.
- This signing prompts a lineup overhaul, likely moving primary first baseman Willson Contreras to designated hitter and fueling trade speculation surrounding outfielder Jarren Duran, while Boston forfeits second and fifth-round draft picks plus $1 million in international bonus space.
- Boston hopes Bauers provides consistent offense to support a roster that relied heavily on pitching and defense last year, marking a significant bet he sustains his breakout performance through the 2028 season.
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Report: Red Sox, Jake Bauers agrees to 4-year, $58M deal
By Field Level Media Nov 13 (Field Level Media) - The Boston Red Sox and first baseman Jake Bauers are in agreement on a four- year, $58 million contract, ESPN reported on Friday. Bauers, 31, is coming off a breakout season with the World Series ...
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