Alex Bregman is the best third baseman available in this year’s free agent and there are plenty of teams lining up for his service.
Bowden reported the Tigers, Phillies, Mariners, Yankees, Mets, and Blue Jays are among the contenders interested in adding him while non-contenders Pittsburgh and the Los Angeles Angels are also seeking to add his bat and superb defense to the lineup.
In 114 games in 2025, Bregman hit .273 with 118 hits, 62 RBI and 18 home runs.
Bregman opted out of his contract with Boston in favor of something more long-term and there appear to be plenty of teams lined up to give him that.
The Tigers would seem to have the inside track having met with Bregman last offseason. He would be a significant upgrade over incumbent third basemen Colt Keith and Jace Jung, at least on paper.
The Red Sox are not out of the race but it remains to be seen if they would be willing to offer Bregman the size and length of contract that he can get elsewhere.
Prediction: Bregman signs with Detroit as the Tigers finally get their man