When the Boston Red Sox inked a three-year, $120 million contract with infielder Alex Bregman during the offseason, it marked his first relocation since being drafted by the Houston Astros in 2015. Bregman donned the Astros jersey for nine seasons, playing a crucial role in their four World Series appearances, which yielded two titles. It was almost unimaginable to see him in a different uniform, but despite a strong connection to the Astros — who offered him a six-year, $156 million deal — Bregman chose to move on, a decision that has so far benefited everyone involved.

Ahead of the Red Sox’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, Bregman shared his initial impressions of Boston after 12 games. “It’s been a solid beginning,” Bregman told MLB Network at Fenway Park. “I feel good. Just trying to kick things off quickly. The past few years started slowly, so hopefully, we can maintain this momentum.” He continued: “When it came time to decide, Boston felt like the right fit, and I’m really pleased with how things have unfolded. We’re eager for a successful year here in Boston, and I can’t speak highly enough of my teammates, the coaching staff, and the organization. It’s been fantastic.”

Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who began his coaching career with the Astros in 2017, was reunited with Bregman following the 31-year-old’s decision to join Boston. Initially, there was a slight hiccup regarding whether Bregman or Rafael Devers would play third base. However, this minor issue resolved itself during spring training, reigniting the excitement fans had anticipated for years.

Heading into Wednesday night’s contest, Bregman is hitting .308/.345/.519 with two home runs, five doubles, and 10 RBIs over 55 plate appearances. He recently hit his first Fenway Park home run, a three-run shot during Sunday night’s 18-7 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, and has provided stability to the lineup. Fenway Park has historically been a fruitful setting for Bregman, as he had previously posted a .375/.490/.750 slash line with seven homers, nine doubles, and 15 RBIs in 21 games.

The main challenge for Bregman, the team, and the fans has been adjusting to Boston’s chilly temperatures. Tuesday night’s 35-degree first pitch was the third coldest on record at Fenway Park, just shy of the all-time low of 34 degrees recorded against the Tampa Bay Rays in 2003. “I’m acclimating well now, and I feel quite at home here. Everyone has been wonderful, from the players to the coaching staff, the organization, and the fans,” Bregman said. “I’m looking forward to continuing to compete with these guys and striving to win as many games as possible this year.” With that objective in mind, Bregman and the Red Sox have a challenging path ahead.