Alex Bregman focuses on 2025 playoffs as Red Sox contract extension talks likely wait until season’s end amid opt-out plans.

SAN DIEGO — Red Sox starter Brayan Bello ’s changeup was considered his best secondary pitch as he advanced through the minor league system. It was his second most used pitch during his first full season in the big leagues in 2023 behind only his sinker. Opponents batted just .196 with a .291 slugging percentage against it.

Alex Bregman was open to talking contract during the season, but now that the playoffs are on the horizon, he's shifting back to baseball.

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SAN DIEGO — In a 6-2 loss to the Padres on Sunday, the Red Sox received a reminder: Sound, solid starting pitching — so critical to their midsummer resurgence — can be precarious.