Despite missing the last month-plus with a strained right quad, the 31-year-old—who signed with Boston in February—has been a leader in the clubhouse for young prospects Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony, and was named an All-Star this past weekend for the first time since 2019. Needless to say, he's worthy of an extension.

Former LSU baseball stars Paul Skenes and Alex Bregman were named to the 2025 MLB All-Star game rosters on Sunday.

According to former MLB executive Jim Bowden, the M's could acquire Bregman if he's not extended by the Boston Red Sox.

The Boston Red Sox could entertain the idea of trading their star closer, Aroldis Chapman, ahead of the trade deadline this season.