Sports · November 13, 2026
Sources: Bauers, Red Sox agree to 4-year, $58M deal
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First baseman Jake Bauers has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. The 31-year-old infielder is coming off a breakout 2026 season with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he played a key role in their first World Series title and was named the NLCS MVP. Bauers allegedly declined a one-year, $23 million qualifying offer from Milwaukee to join Boston, marking the Red Sox's first major acquisition of the offseason. Because Bauers received a qualifying offer, the Brewers are expected to receive a compensatory draft pick.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Jake Bauers agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract with the Boston Red Sox
- The deal was reported on Friday, Nov. 13
- Bauers is 31 years old
- Bauers played for the Milwaukee Brewers during their 2026 World Series championship season
- Bauers was named the NLCS MVP
- Bauers hit 26 home runs during the 2026 season
Reported by only some outlets
- The New York Post and CBS Sports report that Bauers recorded six and seven RBIs respectively during the NLCS
- The New York Post and Yahoo Sports note that Bauers was previously a member of the New York Yankees
- Yahoo Sports reports that Bauers declined a one-year, $23 million offer from the Brewers to return in 2027
- CBS Sports and the New York Post mention the Brewers will receive a compensatory draft pick
- Newsweek reports Bauers considered retirement following a disappointing 2024 season
- CBS Sports notes the Red Sox hit 163 home runs last season, the fifth-fewest in MLB
Confirmed
- Jake Bauers agreed to a 4-year, $58 million deal with the Boston Red Sox
- Bauers was the 2026 NLCS MVP
- Bauers hit 26 home runs in 2026
- The Brewers will receive draft pick compensation
Reported
- Bauers hit a pivotal home run in the NLCS (New York Post)
- Bauers declined a $23 million qualifying offer from Milwaukee (Yahoo Sports)
- Bauers was motivated to continue playing to provide health insurance for his family (Newsweek)
Rumor
- Jarren Duran may be traded or non-tendered due to the Bauers signing (CBS Sports)
- Franklin Arias could debut early next season to take the shortstop job (CBS Sports)
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