Overview
- Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Cubs and Diamondbacks are the active bidders for Alex Bregman, with the Tigers described as lukewarm.
- Jon Heyman says Boston has named Bregman its top free-agent target, and reporting indicates the third baseman is seeking a long-term deal of roughly five years.
- Newsweek highlights that Toronto could be in the driver’s seat if it pursues Bregman aggressively, as Arizona’s interest may hinge on moving Ketel Marte and the Cubs’ commitment is uncertain.
- Heavy relays that Blue Jays–Bichette talks have picked up, a sequence that could influence when and how the Bregman market resolves.
- The broader market remains slow with Kyle Tucker still unsigned, and quieter approaches by the Yankees and Mets are drawing calls to consider alternatives or trade pivots.