Latest On Alex Bregman's Market

"Alex Bregman is unlikely to be a fit for Baltimore or Pittsburgh, but he's certainly on the radar for Boston. Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe wrote this evening that the Red Sox are making Bregman a priority. The Sox enjoyed an excellent season from the three-time All-Star, who hit .273/.360/.462 with 18 homers across 495 trips to the plate. He's also highly regarded as a clubhouse leader and could slot back in at third base, allowing the Sox to use Marcelo Mayer at second base."

"Boston has been loosely linked to a number of marquee middle infielders as well. They've checked in on Ketel Marte and Brendan Donovan. A report tonight from Tim Healey of The Boston Globe suggested they've at least gauged the Rangers' interest in moving Corey Seager, though WEEI's Rob Bradford suggested those conversations haven't gone anywhere. The Sox have had conversations with top free agent infielder Bo Bichette, but Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports downplayed that fit tonight as well. That all aligns with the idea that the Sox are more focused on Bregman or a pure power bat at first base (e.g. Pete Alonso)."

"In addition to Boston, Bregman has been tied to the Tigers and Cubs this winter. Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free-Press wrote on Monday afternoon that Detroit's interest had been fairly muted to this point compared to last offseason, when they are believed to have put forth the highest offer. The Tigers made a six-year proposal narrowly above $170MM a year ago. Bregman opted for a three-year deal with the Sox that allowed him to opt out and return to the market this winter."

Boston views Alex Bregman as a primary target and a potential fit back at third base while Marcelo Mayer could shift to second. Bregman posted a .273/.360/.462 line with 18 homers across 495 plate appearances and is valued for clubhouse leadership. The Red Sox have explored Ketel Marte, Brendan Donovan, Corey Seager and Bo Bichette with varying levels of pursuit, but maintain a focus on Bregman or a pure power bat at first base. Detroit's interest is quieter than last offseason, when the Tigers reportedly offered a six-year deal just above $170MM. Bregman signed a three-year Sox deal that included an opt-out.

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