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Jake Bauers agrees to four-year, $58 million deal with Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a four-year, $58 million deal with Jake Bauers, a first baseman who played for Milwaukee last season.
The 31-year-old hit 26 home runs, more than doubling his previous career high, as the Brewers won the World Series.
Bauers was named MVP of the National League Championship Series and drove in seven runs in Milwaukee's sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Boston scored only two runs while being swept by the New York Yankees in the Wild Card Series, and its 163 home runs ranked among the lowest totals in baseball.
The signing adds a power hitter to Boston's lineup, though Bauers is expected to serve mainly as designated hitter because Willson Contreras is under contract at first base for 2027.
The move could leave outfielder Jarren Duran without a regular role, and Boston may try to trade him or release him if it cannot find a trade.
Boston has not yet announced the signing, and the Red Sox will give up two 2027 draft picks and international bonus money under the terms described.
Jake Bauers agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to reports.
The deal follows a breakout 2026 season with the Milwaukee Brewers, who won the World Series.
Bauers hit 26 home runs, recorded a .266/.389/.484 batting line and was named NLCS MVP.
Boston added a power hitter after ranking among the lowest-scoring home-run teams in the majors.
The Brewers tendered Bauers a $23.15 million qualifying offer and will receive a compensation draft pick.
- Who
- Jake Bauers and the Boston Red Sox.
- What
- They agreed to a four-year contract worth $58 million.
- When
- November 13, 2026, according to the reports.
- Where
- Boston, Massachusetts. The contract is with the Boston Red Sox.
- Why
- The Red Sox sought to add power to their lineup. Bauers had a breakout season with Milwaukee.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Bauers considered retiring after the Brewers removed him from their 40-man roster.
Bauers signed a minor-league deal with Milwaukee and had an encouraging season.
Bauers hit 26 home runs and helped the Brewers win the World Series, earning NLCS MVP honors.
Reports said Bauers had agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract with Boston.
- Contract
- Four years, $58 million
- 2026 home runs
- 26
- 2026 batting line
- .266/.389/.484
- Milwaukee qualifying offer
- $23.15 million
- NLCS honor
- MVP
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The Red Sox weren't high on anybody's list of teams likely to sign Jake Bauers given they already have an All-Star first baseman in Willson Contreras, but this signing is an early candidate for best move of the offseason.
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BREAKING: First baseman Jake Bauers and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a four-year, $58 million contract, sources tell ESPN.