"According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Arizona Diamondbacks have become a "surprise entrant in the Alex Bregman sweepstakes", adding that the D-Backs are "kicking the tires" on the possibility of offering up a hefty contract for the veteran third baseman. Underdog Fantasy's Jared Carrabis added on X that Arizona is doing "more than just kicking the tires" on Bregman, while Jon Heyman of the New York Post followed up that Arizona "has interest" in the All-Star infielder."
"Arizona has a need at the hot corner, especially after trading away third baseman Eugenio Suarez at the trade deadline. The D-Backs have operated as a surprise player in free agency over the last few years, signing former Baltimore/Milwaukee ace Corbin Burnes to a $210 million contract in December 2024. According to new contract projections from ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, Bregman is expected to land a five-year, $170 million contract this offseason."
Boston has identified Alex Bregman as a priority target while Arizona has emerged as a strong suitor and is actively exploring a significant offer. Bregman produced power and leadership in Boston, finishing with a .273 average, 18 home runs and 62 RBI over 433 at-bats. A quad strain limited his second half; he hit .298 with 11 homers over 53 games before the injury and .250 after returning from the All-Star break. Arizona needs a third baseman after trading Eugenio Suarez and has been aggressive in free agency. ESPN projects a five-year, $170 million deal, though age and recent injury-related decline create risk.
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