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Red Sox and Jake Bauers Agree to Four-Year, $58 Million Deal, Reports Say

The first baseman hit a career-high 26 home runs for the World Series champion Brewers.

By TSP Staff
Jake Bauers reacts to a call during the Brewers’ playoff game against San Diego.
Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers reacts to a call in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against San Diego in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2026. · Credit: Kayla Wolf/AP

The Boston Red Sox and first baseman Jake Bauers agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract, ESPN reported Friday. MLB.com confirmed the agreement.

Bauers hit .266 with 26 home runs and 86 RBIs in 144 regular-season games for Milwaukee, all career highs. He was voted National League Championship Series MVP after the Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, then won the World Series with Milwaukee.

The Brewers made Bauers a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer. MLB.com reported that completing the Boston deal would put Milwaukee in line for a compensation pick after the first round of the 2027 draft.

Sources and notes

  1. ESPN agreement report via Field Level Media | https://www.reuters.com/sports/report-red-sox-jake-bauers-agrees-4-year-58m-deal--flm-2026-11-13/
  2. MLB.com confirmation and draft compensation | https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-lose-jake-bauers-gain-2027-draft-pick
  3. Milwaukee qualifying offer | https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-pick-up-william-contreras-option-extend-jake-bauers-qualifying-offer