There are still plenty of free agents waiting to sign and trade candidates waiting to move, and as such there will be no shortage of activity between now and the start of camp. Speaking of all that, here now are Friday's hot stove rumors.
The Detroit Tigers have spent the offseason pursuing third baseman Alex Bregman. Will they sign him? One expert predicts yes.
Houston Astros star infielder Alex Bregman is likely going to receive a contract worth nearly $200 million this winter.
Houston's longtime star at second base is reportedly considering a position move in order to retain Bregman in free agency, as first reported by USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Altuve would fill the Astros' current void in left field, while Paredes—the assumed starting third baseman sans Bregman—would move to second.
Meanwhile, the broader picture surrounding Bregman’s free agency remains murky. Acco rding to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2, the 30-year-old has received at least three offers of five years or longer this offseason, including one from Houston. This aligns with agent Scott Boras’ insistence that Bregman is not entertaining shorter-term deals.
Bregman is weighing multiple five-year offers, Pressly weighs his trade options and several teams attend a Scherzer workout.
For much of the MLB offseason, the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers have been among the favorites to land star free agent third baseman Alex Bregman.In recent days, it’s been reported that the two-time All-Star has started to “re-engage in talks” with the team he’s spent his entire nine-year MLB career with
While most signs point to Alex Bregman joining a new club this offseason, he reportedly could be back in Houston next year. According to USA Today's
As the MLB offseason continues, free agent 3B Alex Bregman has plenty of options, with the Astros, Cubs, Red Sox, and Tigers all in on him.
Alex Bregman is still unsigned but has reportedly received multiple offers of at least five years. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
The Alex Bregman sweepstakes is seemingly down to a few teams and the Detroit Tigers are still hanging on as one of the favorites.