Overview

• Sports Illustrated's Patrick McAvoy urged New York to pursue Alex Bregman if the Red Sox star exercises an opt-out from his three-year deal.
• Coverage stresses that Bregman's availability remains uncertain and suggests Boston could prevail in any bidding, with some analysis viewing Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger as likelier Yankee pursuits.
• McAvoy also floated Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami as a fit if he is posted, noting his age, power track record, and ability to play first or third base.
• Newsweek and The Sporting News frame third base as a continuing need for the Yankees, even with Ryan McMahon handling the position after a trade.
• Cody Bellinger is expected to reach the open market again, focusing New York on whether to re-sign him or find a replacement as part of broader infield and pitching decisions.