Overview
- The Detroit Free Press reports the Blue Jays, Red Sox, Cubs and Diamondbacks are active on Alex Bregman, while the Tigers’ interest is described as lukewarm with no new movement.
- The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier says Bo Bichette is a primary Red Sox target, as Toronto continues to pursue both Kyle Tucker and a possible Bichette reunion.
- Coverage characterizes Tucker’s market as slow, with his recent visit to the Blue Jays’ facility reinforcing Toronto’s pursuit of the top outfield bat.
- Yankees GM Brian Cashman said the market is “moving a little slower,” and Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai disclosed he has not yet received a formal offer.
- MLB Trade Rumors notes Kazuma Okamoto’s posting window closes Jan. 4 and reports Chicago and Boston have been reluctant to offer Bregman a long-term deal, contributing to the wait.