Overview
- The Athletic reported Toronto officials recently contacted agent Scott Boras about Alex Bregman, signaling active interest in the free-agent third baseman.
- Sportsnet reported the Blue Jays remain engaged with Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker as they monitor a slow-moving market.
- ESPN’s Jeff Passan said he expects Toronto to add a big bat, naming Bregman, Tucker and Bichette as possibilities and raising the chance of more than one signing.
- General manager Ross Atkins previously cautioned that adding both bullpen impact and another position player would be difficult, even as the team has already fortified the staff with Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers.
- Reporting indicates Bregman would likely play third base for Toronto and is valued for leadership, while a preference for a left-handed hitter and internal defensive fits shape the club’s options.