Alex Bregman set for Chicago Cubs move on five-year deal worth $175m

  • Bregman agrees to five-year, $175m contract with Cubs

  • Deal includes no-trade clause, pending physical

  • Chicago adds former Astros star to strengthen infield

All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175m, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to two people familiar with the deal.

The people spoke to the Associated Press on Saturday night on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The contract includes a no-trade provision allowing Bregman to block deals without his consent.

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