All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman is one of the big names still not with the team this offseason. Bregman was selected as a free agent after the 2024 season with the Houston Astros.
His two-time All-Star selection involved a reunion with the Astros in free agency. However, Houston acquired third baseman Isaac Paredes in a trade with the Chicago Cubs after reports that negotiations with Bregman had stalled.
With Bregman’s return to Houston in doubt, the Detroit Tigers have emerged as one of the favorites to land the two-time World Series champion.
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Baseball analyst Dani Wexelmen spoke with MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM about Bregman’s possible move to Detroit and what the Tigers need to do to attract the All-Star slugger. I expressed my thoughts.
“The reason I love Alex Bregman in Detroit is because his batting line alone is so dangerous and competitive, and then you start thinking about the Tigers when you’re talking about winning the division. I think we’ve made a lot of progress in a month.”They made it to the postseason during the season and now have confidence and momentum. I think it’s real.
“Right now, with Detroit being a little bit down in power, they might have to pay Alex Bregman a little bit more. That might be the conversation right now. Where does he fit offensively? ‘Cause he cares deeply about that, but that’s why I like him in Detroit. ”
Alex Bregman’s contract faces the same issues as Pete Alonso, according to sportscaster
Alex Bregman’s agent Scott Boras is known for keeping the best possible contract for his client. Bregman is reportedly seeking a six-year deal, and as Dani Wexelmen mentioned, the Tigers would need to splash out in the $150 million to $200 million range to sign the former Astros star. There may be.
However, Bregman will turn 31 in March, so teams are hesitant to leave more years on his contract, similar to Pete Alonso’s situation with the New York Mets. Sportscaster Evan Roberts said on WFAN:
“Alex Bregman is waiting for the same thing as Pete Alonso. They’ve both been waiting for years. I don’t think it’s a question of average salary.”
Bregman is also favored to go to the Mets, but Detroit remains the top choice for the third baseman.
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