Ownership can’t let Alex Bregman be a one-and-done Red Sox like Adrian Beltré in 2010 given his value to the team on and off the field.

Anyone who has watched Alex Bregman’s first seven games back in the Red Sox lineup can see clearly that he’s not 100%. In the eyes of the club, that’s the price that has to be paid for his accelerated return.

Once seen as deadline sellers, Boston entered the All-Star Break on a 10-game winning streak, catapulting the team into playoff contention. When ESPN updated its top 50 trade candidates on Monday, Bregman was notably absent. The story comes three days after Jeff Passan, who co-wrote the piece, poured cold water on a potential Bregman trade.

Red Sox star Alex Bregman believes the team's recent turnaround is more than a fluke -- he says the team now is "dangerous."

Since going down with his quad injury, news has surfaced that Bregman would consider signing an extension or a new contract with the Red Sox before the end of the season. The New York Post's Jon Heyman reported that "both sides wouldn't mind getting something done," though discussions haven't yet been held.

The Boston Red Sox activated third baseman Alex Bregman from the 10-day injured list Friday, igniting excitement amid a critical four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.

CHICAGO — Alex Bregman wasn’t in the Red Sox starting lineup Sunday. Manager Alex Cora and the training staff are trying to ease the All-Star third baseman back after he missed 43 games with a right quad strain.

The Boston Red Sox have been projected to break the bank on the three-time All-Star as "both sides" are open to a new deal.