Former Houston Astros 3B Alex Bregman entered free agency with hopes of a lucrative long-term contract, but his chances are waning in a dead market.
Madison Keys wins her first Grand Slam, LeBron James is questionable for the game against the Warriors, while Charlie Blackmon joins the Rockies' management. Additionally, the Mets celebrate Juan Soto's arrival and Jose Altuve might change positions to accommodate Alex Bregman's return to the Astros.
Early in the offseason, there appeared to be some buzz with the Yankees and All Star third baseman Alex Bregman. However, that’s largely been debunked and YES Network’s Jack Curry said that there’s no traction between those two sides and the Yanks don’t currently view Bregman as a fit.
The Houston Astros reached a tentative agreement to trade Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, clearing the way for Alex Bregman to return to the Astros.
The Tigers and Alex Bregman are at a standstill, which is also impacting other clubs like the Mariners. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
The deep freeze enveloping New York is symbolic of what’s going on between the Mets and Scott Boras over Pete Alonso, and it really is quite amazing how the euphoria over their$765 million Juan Soto deal has dissipated so much in just six weeks: Boras is scrambling mightily to find deals remotely close to his initial asking prices for Alonso — and his other high profile client Alex
If Houston brought Bregman back, it would create a crowded situation in the infield. They traded outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes before signing free agent first baseman Christian Walker this offseason.
The Toronto Blue Jays, who have repeatedly struck out on top free agents two offseasons in a row, have been the most heavily rumored suitor of late. The San Francisco Giants, too, have long sought a big bopper and could use a first baseman.
After the Juan Soto and Roki Sasaki sweepstakes took most of the attention in early December and early January, respectively,
The Toronto Blue Jays could look to add free-agent starting pitcher Andrew Heaney after signing slugger Anthony Santander.
The Detroit Tigers snapped a nine-year drought to make the playoffs in the 2024 season thanks in large part to the team's ace, Tarik Skubal. The 28-year-old led