A new Alex Bregman suitor has emerged.
noti.group’s Jon Heyman reported Tuesday that the Diamondbacks “have interest” in Bregman, who is one of the top free agents on the market this winter.
Arizona has a major hole at third base after trading slugger Eugenio Suarez, who hit 36 home runs in a D-backs uniform last year, to the Mariners before last July’s trade deadline.
The franchise is also rumored to be shopping All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte, who could clear up some money and a spot on Arizona’s infield for Bregman if they move on.
Bregman spent the 2025 season with the Red Sox, who are reportedly in the mix for Marte, setting up what could be a quasi-swap between two star infielders.
USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale reported that the Diamondbacks could move Jordan Lawlar from third to second base if Marte is traded and they sign Bregman.
While a return to Boston has appeared to be a possibility, Bregman has also been tied to the Cubs, Blue Jays, Mets and Tigers, among other teams.
Last season, Bregman hit .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs while making his third career All-Star team.
A year ago, Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Red Sox.
The deal had opt-outs after each of the first two seasons, which he exercised to test the open market for the second straight offseason.
Bregman, who turns 32 in March, is expected to get a deal somewhere in the range of $150-175 million.
The Diamondbacks are looking to improve upon their 80-82 finish last season, which followed two straight winning seasons, including a National League pennant in 2023.
Earlier this week, Arizona signed pitchers Michael Soroka and Merrill Kelly to shore up their starting rotation.
[Notigroup Newsroom in collaboration with other media outlets, with information from the following sources]
