Cubs Renew Pursuit of Alex Bregman With Reported Four-Year, $115 Million Offer
Chicago is targeting the opt-out free agent to help cover Kyle Tucker’s expected departure.
Overview
- The Athletic reports Cubs ownership authorized Jed Hoyer to present Bregman a four-year, $115 million proposal with opt-outs after the second and third seasons.
- Bregman is back on the market after exercising his opt-out with the Red Sox following one year of a three-year contract.
- The Tigers and Blue Jays are also reported suitors, with a potential Boston return still in play.
- Negotiations are expected to accelerate at the Winter Meetings in Orlando this weekend.
- The three-time All-Star hit .273 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs in 114 games last season for Boston, missing time due to injury.