Three potential landing spots for Alex Bregman: These contenders make most sense

As anticipated, it seems Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman plans to opt out once the season is over. Bregman, who accepted a three-year, $120 million take care of two opt-outs from the Purple Sox final winter, is coming off a stable, but injury-hampered yr. His manufacturing took a large dip after getting back from a proper quad pressure on July 11; nonetheless, he completed the season hitting .273/.360/.462 with 18 dwelling runs in 433 at-bats. Bregman’s postseason stats had been additionally spectacular, going 3-for-10 with a double and three walks (OBP of .462) in three video games. His Gold Glove protection (gained Gold Glove in 2024) may also be a focal point.

Bregman will possible be welcomed right into a busy market with a number of suitors lining as much as ask about him. Nonetheless, his age (might be 32 subsequent yr) and contract expectations could also be sufficient to dissuade those that are extra financially stringent or are cautious of a possible decline, particularly in the event that they produce other choices. With these elements in thoughts, listed below are three groups that is perhaps wonderful suits.

Bregman was already a wonderful match with the Purple Sox in 2025, having been one among their prime producers and a workforce chief. His right-handed bat additionally paired effectively with the Inexperienced Monster in left subject. A big-market workforce with loads of money, the Purple Sox are anticipated to pursue him aggressively and might possible be thought of early front-runners.

Boston capped a disappointing season by dropping the ALWC collection 1-2 to the New York Yankees. The Purple Sox have already got a number of areas they should enhance upon, particularly if Trevor Story leaves as effectively. If the Purple Sox are going to, at minimal, carry out on the identical stage they did this yr, they are going to likely need Bregman.

For the second consecutive yr, the Tigers had been eradicated within the ALDS, falling wanting their final purpose. The workforce itself has unimaginable potential when at its finest; nevertheless, it desperately wants one other influence bat to hold it over tough spots. Detroit confirmed serious interest in Bregman final offseason, providing six years at $171.5 million, however he selected to take Boston’s deal because it paid extra per yr and included decide outs after each season.

This offseason, the Tigers are anticipated to make an identical pursuit. If signed, Bregman would fill the Tigers’ third base void, which has seen nobody participant subject the place for greater than 79 video games (Zach McKinstry). Having misplaced the ALDS to the Mariners in a detailed 2-3 collection, Bregman may very well be the piece who places them excessive subsequent yr.

Sizzling in pursuit of their very first World Sequence look, this might very effectively be a historic season for the Mariners. However what about subsequent season?

This winter, Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez will check free company, leaving the recent nook extensive open. Suarez was acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks on the commerce deadline and hasn’t exactly impressed with Seattle. After all, hitting in Seattle is pretty troublesome.

As for Bregman, his profile as a hitter won’t be too well-suited for Seattle, and the Mariners themselves aren’t usually a workforce that makes waves in free company. Nonetheless, he’s the highest third baseman available on the market. The Mariners possible gained’t discover a higher match elsewhere.

Ought to the Mariners select to maintain their foot on the fuel past this yr, Bregman may very well be their finest resolution. This makes Seattle a convincing darkish horse within the Bregman sweepstakes.

Honorable mentions: New York Mets, Chicago Cubs