The deep freeze enveloping New York is symbolic of what’s going on between the Mets and Scott Boras over Pete Alonso, and it really is quite amazing how the euphoria over their $765 million Juan
Former Houston Astros 3B Alex Bregman entered free agency with hopes of a lucrative long-term contract, but his chances are waning in a dead market.
The Major League Baseball offseason has seen multiple big-name players change teams via trade or free agency. Some of the superstars to move include Juan Soto going to the New York Mets, Kyle Tucker going to the Chicago Cubs,
If Houston brought Bregman back, it would create a crowded situation in the infield. They traded outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes before signing free agent first baseman Christian Walker this offseason.
Alex Bregman might have already found his final destination as the Boston Red Sox are rumored to go all in for the All-Star slugger.
As they look to complete their offseason upgrade by adding a right-handed bat, the Boston Red Sox appear to be playing a game of chicken with the most sought-after righty hitter still available on the free agent market.
The Toronto Blue Jays, who have repeatedly struck out on top free agents two offseasons in a row, have been the most heavily rumored suitor of late. The San Francisco Giants, too, have long sought a big bopper and could use a first baseman.
Early in the offseason, there appeared to be some buzz with the Yankees and All Star third baseman Alex Bregman. However, that’s largely been debunked and YES Network’s Jack Curry said that there’s no traction between those two sides and the Yanks don’t currently view Bregman as a fit.
The Tigers and Alex Bregman are at a standstill, which is also impacting other clubs like the Mariners. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
“Brett Baty will wear No. 7 this year,” MLB.com's Anthony DiComo posted on X. “He grew up watching José Reyes and Joe Mauer and likes the number for that reason. Baty says Juan Soto reached out to him about No. 22, though he declined to say what Soto offered for the swap. He's happy with No. 7, though.”
Recent reports have linked the Chicago Cubs to Alex Bregman in free agency, but the timing suggests that Scott Boras is just using Jed Hoyer to gain some leverage over teams like the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox.
The Boston Red Sox are holding out hope for Alex Bregman, and the latest Alex Cora tweet has fans speculating like never before.