Overview
- USA Today first reported Arizona was "kicking the tires" on free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman.
- The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports a plausible path for the Diamondbacks to sign Bregman without dealing All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte.
- Rosenthal also notes the club is nearing a deadline, as Marte receives full no-trade protection on the 10th day of the new league year.
- MLB.com reports Arizona has listened on Marte with an eye toward acquiring controllable pitching, a move that could also ease payroll if they pursue Bregman.
- Managing partner Ken Kendrick has previously stretched payroll for priority additions, and an Arizona push for Bregman could complicate Boston’s plans to retain him or pursue Marte.