"Bregman opted out after just one year and is back on the market without the penalties associated with a qualifying offer, so he'll be trying for the long-term deal he couldn't land the last time around. Detroit actually offered a six-year deal worth $171.5 million a year ago, but it featured deferred money and didn't give Bregman an opt-out until after the second year."
"He was reportedly seeking a seven-year deal worth $200 million, so the safe bet is that he's targeting six years and at least $150 million. Though he'll turn 32 in late March and was limited by a quad strain in late May, Bregman will still generate plenty of interest after posting a 125 wRC+ and 3.5 fWAR over just 495 plate appearances. He also hit 18 homers with a .189 ISO, putting him right in line with his last several years of relative production."
"In his latest free agency predictions, Jeff Passan reported that the Red Sox love Bregman and that both the Cubs and Tigers will "rejoin the fray" for his services. We took a look at that likelihood a few weeks back, and it appears as though Bregman is indeed a strong possibility to help fill the hole left by Kyle Tucker's departure."
Alex Bregman elected to opt out after one year with the Red Sox and returned to free agency without qualifying-offer penalties. Detroit previously offered a six-year, $171.5 million deal that included deferred payments and delayed his opt-out until after year two. Reportedly targeting six years and at least $150 million after earlier pursuit of seven years and $200 million, Bregman will turn 32 in March and dealt with a quad strain in May. He produced a 125 wRC+ and 3.5 fWAR in 495 plate appearances, with 18 homers and a .189 ISO. Representation by Scott Boras and willingness to wait could slow a signing.
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