Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has reunited with Alex Bregman following the All-Star third baseman’s three-year, $120 million deal with the team to end his free agency.

Cora had a brief coaching stint with the Houston Astros in their World Series-winning campaign in 2017. It was Bregman’s second season with the team he made his MLB debut with.

Although Bregman was a newcomer at the time, Alex Cora revealed that he had a leadership role in the clubhouse. The Red Sox manager shared that the star third baseman helped the team cut out the outside noise after the controversy surrounding their World Series win.

Alex Cora dodges question on Alex Bregman’s infield role

Alex Bregman’s signing is a massive boost for the Red Sox infield, however, his position remains uncertain with Rafael Devers a mainstay at third base for the Red Sox.

While there have been reports of Bregman moving to second base for the upcoming season, Alex Cora didn’t reveal his plans for the two-time World Series winner in Spring Training.

Alex Bregman has been one of the best third basemen in the league over the past few seasons and he won his first Gold Glove at the position in his last year with the Astros in 2024.