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Blue Jays Engage Alex Bregman’s Agent as Pursuit of Big Bat Intensifies

Recent talks with Scott Boras point to an infield-focused plan following Toronto’s major pitching spend.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox high fives teammates in the dugout after scoring on a single hit by Masataka Yoshida #7 of the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on September 26, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox flies out during the first inning against the New York Yankees in game two of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on October 01, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 25: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays warms up before playing the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on October 25, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 30: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox walks through the tunnel before Game One of the American League Wild Card series against the New York Yankees on September 30, 2025 at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Ken Rosenthal reports team officials have recently contacted Scott Boras about Alex Bregman, placing Toronto among the suitors with no deal in place.
  • The Red Sox, Cubs and Diamondbacks are also tied to Bregman, keeping a competitive market active for the 31-year-old third baseman.
  • If signed by Toronto, Bregman is expected to remain at third base with Ernie Clement shifting to second and Addison Barger moving to right field.
  • League reporting pegs Bregman’s target near six years with estimates around $170 million, with teams valuing his defense and clubhouse leadership after a 2025 season limited to 114 games with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs.
  • Toronto has already pushed payroll higher with Dylan Cease’s $210 million deal plus Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers, and president Mark Shapiro signaled further additions are likely in a tough AL East.