Alex Bregman’s deal with the Boston Red Sox was a bit of a stunner. The former Houston Astros third baseman only signed a three-year deal.

"To the fans — thank you for every cheer, every chant, and every moment of support," Bregman wrote on social media.

Bregman has a relationship with Red Sox manager Alex Cora, as Cora was the bench coach for the Astros when they won the World Series in 2017. With that being said, the appeal to join the Red Sox was more than just reuniting with a former mentor.