Boston's incumbent third baseman Rafael Devers has publicly said he does not want to cede his position to Bregman

Before Alex Bregman’s deal with the Red Sox was made official Saturday, he said goodbye to his old home. The new Red Sox star penned a thank you note to Astros fans, with his signing in Boston marking the end of his time in Houston’s organization after 10 seasons. Bregman began his later focusing on the fans and the city of Houston.

"To the fans — thank you for every cheer, every chant, and every moment of support," Bregman wrote on social media.