Overview
- Bregman reentered free agency by opting out of a three-year, $120 million Red Sox deal after an All-Star season and he is not tied to qualifying-offer draft penalties.
- Reports from The Athletic say Cubs ownership authorized a four-year, about $115 million proposal that includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons.
- MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports Detroit remains linked to Bregman but is prioritizing rotation and bullpen additions heading into the Winter Meetings.
- Boston remains a serious suitor as the incumbent club, with Bregman’s market active and no agreement finalized.
- Last offseason Detroit reportedly offered six years at $171.5 million with deferrals, and Jon Heyman has suggested Toronto could be a fit if Bo Bichette is not re-signed.