"The Chicago Cubs held a Zoom meeting with free agent Alex Bregman in recent weeks, league sources have confirmed to CI. Robert Murray was the first to report that the two sides had met over a video call, noting that several other teams are interested in the infielder's services. The Cubs had discussions with Bregman last offseason, but the World Series champion ultimately chose the Boston Red Sox and their three-year, $120 million offer."
"As the Cubs look to replace Kyle Tucker's offense for 2026, Bregman's name has come up several times throughout the offseason. Along with Bregman, Eugenio Suárez has also been mentioned, with third base appearing to be a position the team is interested in upgrading. Matt Shaw is currently slated to man the hot corner at Wrigley Field once the season begins, with Hoyer reiterating his confidence in the 24-year-old on Monday at the Winter Meetings."
The Chicago Cubs held a Zoom meeting with free agent Alex Bregman in recent weeks. Bregman met with multiple teams this winter after choosing the Boston Red Sox last offseason on a three-year, $120 million deal. The Cubs are targeting third base as an upgrade while seeking to replace Kyle Tucker's offense for 2026. Matt Shaw is slated for third; he had a .556 OPS in the first half of 2025 and an .839 OPS after the All-Star break. Concerns about signing Bregman include possible age-related decline and a soft tissue injury that sidelined him nearly two months. Pairing Bregman with Nico Hoerner, who limits strikeouts even more, would create a significant challenge for opposing pitchers.
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