Overview
- The Athletic reports Toronto officials recently contacted Scott Boras about free agent Alex Bregman, signaling real interest but with no agreement in place.
- If signed, Bregman would remain at third base, with Ernie Clement shifting to second and Addison Barger moving to right field, and he is valued for leadership alongside former Astros teammates George Springer and Myles Straw.
- Rival suitors include the Red Sox, Cubs and Diamondbacks, and Jeff Passan has indicated Bregman’s market is tracking toward a multi-year deal in the six-year range.
- Reporting indicates the Blue Jays are likely to land only one top-tier bat this winter, and a Bregman deal would probably take them out on Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette.
- Toronto has already spent big on Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers, lifting payroll to new heights, and president Mark Shapiro says the club still needs to improve in a formidable AL East.