Blue Jays, Diamondbacks Emerge as Most Aggressive Suitors for Alex Bregman

Overview

• MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports Toronto and Arizona are viewed as the most aggressive bidders, with a Red Sox reunion still possible.
• The All-Star third baseman remains unsigned roughly two months after opting out of his Boston contract.
• The new reporting challenges earlier assumptions that the Red Sox, Tigers and Cubs led the chase, with Detroit less engaged after a six-year, $171.5 million offer was declined last offseason.
• Toronto’s pursuit overlaps with interest in Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker, and a Bregman deal could prompt infield changes such as Ernie Clement taking shortstop.
• The reporting links Bregman’s choice to Bichette’s destination, and an Arizona signing would signal intent to fill third base after trading Eugenio Suárez.