One of the most captivating storylines this offseason revolves around the free agency pursuit of Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman. Initially, the Astros and the New York Yankees were considered frontrunners to sign him, but both appear to have exited the race. The Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, and Boston Red Sox remain strong contenders. According to R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports, the Red Sox are likely to emerge victorious in the Bregman sweepstakes due to their willingness to outspend the Tigers. Bregman is reportedly seeking a $200 million contract, a figure Boston may need to meet to secure his services.
“He’s been linked to several teams throughout the offseason, including the Yankees, Tigers, and Red Sox (and, of course, the Astros, who have since added Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker to their corner infield positions),” Anderson wrote. “Back in November, I predicted Bregman would sign a six-year deal worth $162 million. However, he reportedly declined a six-year, $156 million offer from the Astros, suggesting he’s aiming for an even higher payout. I’m more confident in Boston’s willingness to spend than Detroit’s, and that could be the deciding factor.”
Acquiring Bregman would be a significant move for the Red Sox. While Boston has heavily invested in its starting rotation, the team has yet to make major financial commitments elsewhere. The Red Sox have the resources to pursue Bregman and should capitalize on the opportunity. If they sign him, Rafael Devers would likely shift to first base, with Triston Casas rotating between first base and designated hitter or potentially being used as a trade asset. Regardless, adding Bregman would be a transformative move for Boston.
