Report: Red Sox agree to four-year, $58 million deal with first baseman Jake Bauers
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract with first basemen with former Milwaukee Brewers first basemen Jake Bauers, according to ESPN’s Jeff Pasan.
- PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 28: Jake Bauers #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers poses for a photo with The Commissioner's Trophy in the clubhouse following Game Five of the 2026 World Series presented by Capital One between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in St.
- The 31-year-old infielder finished second in the National League last season with a.389 on-base percentage and was a key reason the Brewers marched to their first-ever World Series title last month, even garnering NLCS MVP honors.
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— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 13, 2026 Bauers ’ bat will bolster a Red Sox lineup that was in need of stronger offense last season.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 09: Jake Bauers #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after hitting a walk-off single in the tenth inning for a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins at American Family Field on August 09, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) John Fisher A World Series champion is on his way to Fenway.
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