There are still plenty of free agents waiting to sign and trade candidates waiting to move, and as such there will be no shortage of activity between now and the start of camp. Speaking of all that, here now are Friday's hot stove rumors.
The Red Sox continue to be engaged with free-agent infielder Alex Bregman, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. There is a caveat to Boston's interest, however, as the Red Sox would prefer any agreement to be of the short-term variety -- meaning,
Astros star Jose Altuve is "willing to do whatever," including switching positions, to keep Alex Bregman with Houston.
The Boston Red Sox have been linked to two-time World Series champion Alex Bregman throughout the offseason, but with Boston's resistance to give out a five-year deal to the Houston Astros free agent, they probably won't bring him in.
Alex Bregman has spent all nine seasons of his big league career with the Houston Astros and was a part of two World Series championship teams. With Bregman now
While most signs point to Alex Bregman joining a new club this offseason, he reportedly could be back in Houston next year. According to USA Today's
HOUSTON — Though the Houston Astros have re-engaged in talks with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, general manager Dana Brown on Saturday characterized any potential reunion as a “long shot.”
As the MLB offseason continues, free agent 3B Alex Bregman has plenty of options, with the Astros, Cubs, Red Sox, and Tigers all in on him.
If Houston brought Bregman back, it would create a crowded situation in the infield. They traded outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes before signing free agent first baseman Christian Walker this offseason.
Bregman, who has played his entire nine-year career with the Astros, hit .260 with a .768 OPS, 26 home runs and 75 RBIs and won his first Gold Glove at the hot corner in 2024.
With the clock ticking down until the season begins, one MLB insider made a bold prediction about where Alex Bregman will end up.