Add this AL power to the list of clubs targeting Bregman (report)

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Dec. 20: Will Jays make a push for Bregman?
Bregman has been a popular free-agent target for several clubs, which is no surprise. But according to a report in The Athletic (subscription required), you can add the defending AL champions to the list of teams with serious interest in the veteran third baseman. While the Blue Jays have been rumored to be trying to re-sign shortstop Bo Bichette and have been linked heavily to Kyle Tucker, Bregman appears to be more than just a backup plan in case Toronto can't sign either Tucker or Bichette.

"Ideally, the Jays want to add a left-handed hitter, but either the right-handed Bregman or Bichette would fit their defensive alignment better than Tucker or Cody Bellinger, both of whom bat left," writes Ken Rosenthal in the Athletic report, in which he also notes that Bregman's leadership in the clubhouse could be a determining factor.

With former Astros teammates George Springer and Myles Straw on Toronto's roster, one could certainly see Bregman joining the Jays, who have already been busy this offseason as they look to strike while the iron is hot following their finest campaign in decades. If Bregman was to sign with Toronto, that would likely mean Ernie Clement becomes primarily a second baseman and Addison Barger a full-time outfielder.

Dec. 16: This NL club has entered the mix for Bregman (report)
A new contender has emerged in the sweepstakes for Bregman: The D-backs have expressed interest in the star third baseman, according to a report by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman on Tuesday.

The incumbent Red Sox and the Cubs have been the teams most strongly linked to Bregman so far this offseason, but Arizona has a vacancy at third base that the three-time All-Star could fill. Bregman is said to be Boston's "No. 1 target," while Chicago reportedly had a video meeting with Bregman earlier in the offseason.

If Arizona's interest is serious, it remains to be seen how a potential trade involving D-backs second baseman Ketel Marte could impact things. The Red Sox are one of several suitors for Marte, so if Bregman does sign with Arizona, the two star infielders could be swapping sides from 2025.

Dec. 10: Bregman still Boston's No. 1 target (report)
The Red Sox are apparently leaving no stone unturned as they try to find ways to augment their offense. Already linked to free-agent infielder Bo Bichette -- with whom they met recently -- they are one of the many clubs involved in trade talks for D-backs second baseman Ketel Marte.

Boston is also interested in a trade for Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal (subscription required).

However, Rosenthal notes that Bregman "still appears to be the Red Sox's No. 1 target," in part because they value his defense at third base so much, and the odds of a reunion would only seem higher now that alternative targets Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso are off the board.

Dec. 9: Cubs had video meeting with Bregman (report)
The Cubs reportedly made a four-year offer to Bregman last offseason before he ultimately signed with the Red Sox, and it seems they are back in the mix for the third baseman.

The Athletic (subscription required) recently reported that the North Siders were showing "renewed interest" in the three-time All-Star, and on Tuesday, FanSided's Robert Murray reported that the Cubs had a Zoom meeting with Bregman several weeks ago. Murray hears that Bregman has had "several" Zoom meetings with other teams.

The prospect of losing free agent Kyle Tucker's production at the plate could be behind the club's interest in Bregman. Although he missed some time due to injury in 2025, Bregman posted an .822 OPS with 18 home runs for Boston and has an impressive track record.

With incumbent third baseman Matt Shaw still finding his bearings at the Major League level, as well as Moisés Ballesteros -- the organization's No. 2 prospect (No. 53 overall) -- just having made his big league debut last season, the Cubs may need to consider external augmentation in order to make up for the lost offense if Tucker signs elsewhere.

Dec. 8: Tigers' interest in Bregman 'lukewarm' (report)
With Bregman back on the free-agent market, many have wondered whether the Tigers would pursue him again. Detroit was one of Bregman's top suitors last offseason and even made him a six-year, $171.5 million offer before he signed a shorter deal with the Red Sox that allowed him to opt out after 2025.

According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers still like Bregman, who spent the first four seasons of his career playing for current Detroit manager A.J. Hinch in Houston. However, Petzold notes that the Tigers' interest in signing Bregman is "lukewarm" at this point.

The uncertainty surrounding ace Tarik Skubal might also make Bregman hesitant to join the Tigers. Even if Skubal isn't traded this offseason, his potential departure as a free agent after 2026 would seriously diminish Detroit's chances of competing for a World Series title in '27 and beyond.