Overview
- Ken Rosenthal reports Toronto officials have recently spoken with agent Scott Boras, placing the Blue Jays squarely in the Alex Bregman mix.
- The club remains engaged on Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker, with insiders expecting Toronto to land a major bat though most analyses point to only one top-tier addition.
- If signed, Bregman would stay at third base with Ernie Clement shifting to second and Addison Barger moving to right field, a fit that aligns with Toronto’s defensive preferences despite a stated desire for a left-handed hitter.
- Bregman’s market includes the Red Sox, Cubs and Diamondbacks, and reporting suggests he is targeting a five- to six-year deal in the mid-to-high nine figures.
- After committing heavily to pitching with Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers, Toronto’s payroll is elevated and no agreement with any marquee hitter has been announced.