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Third baseman Alex Bregman is saying farewell to Houston Astros fans.
In a social media post Friday night, Bregman thanked the city of Houston and the Astros organization where he spent nine seasons. The gold glover agreed to a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox earlier this week.
“Dear Houston,” Bregman wrote.
“From the moment I put on an Astros uniform, I felt the love, the passion, and the energy of this city.
“Together, we became champions — on and off the field. Eight playoff appearances, seven ALCS appearances, four World Series appearances, and two World Series titles. We’ve fought hard each season, lifting each other up in the toughest moments and celebrating our triumphs as one,” Bregman wrote. “But more than the stats, it’s the resilience of this city that has stuck with me — because Houston is a city that knows how to rise, rebuild, and keep fighting. From weathering natural disasters to overcoming the global challenges of a pandemic, and rallying behind philanthropic causes aiding our great community, Houston has always come together in a way only this city can. We’ve faced adversity together, and that’s what makes this city and this team so special. That strength is embedded in the heart of every single person who is lucky enough to call Houston home.
“To the Astros Organization — thank you for believing in me, for pushing me to be my best, and for giving me the opportunity to live out my dream,” Bregman wrote. “To my teammates — you made every day at the ballpark unforgettable, and I will always cherish the memories we created together, both on and off the field. We are family. To the fans — thank you for every cheer, every chant, and every moment of support. I will never take our time together for granted.
“Houston, from the bottom of my heart — thank you.
With love and gratitude,
Alex"
The 31-year-old Bregman was drafted second overall by the Astros in 2015. He made his Major League debut in 2016 and won two World Series titles with the team in 2017 and 2022.
Bregman will reunite with former Astros bench coach and current Red Sox manager Alex Cora in Boston.