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.

DETROIT — The Rays now have a third All-Star headed to Atlanta. Third baseman Junior Caminero was added to the American League team Tuesday night as a replacement for Boston’s Alex Bregman, who withdrew due to injury.

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