Alex Bregman reportedly seeking 6-year deal in free agency

If the Purple Sox wish to get a deal completed with Alex Bregman as quickly as doable, there’s a minimum of one threshold they’ll have to fulfill to ensure that him to signal on the dotted line.

Bregman is looking for a six-year contract in free company as his market is “extra strong” than when he was a free agent final offseason, The Athletic‘s Jen McCaffrey reported Friday.

The information of Bregman’s ask comes because the Diamondbacks have emerged as a shock candidate to steal the All-Star from the Purple Sox. The D-Backs are “kicking the tires” on the likelihood, USA Today‘s Bob Nightengale reported earlier this week. The Cubs have beforehand been reported as a doable suitor for Bregman.

It’s unknown what the Diamondbacks’ provide for Bregman is, and it’s additionally unclear what the Purple Sox have supplied their third baseman from final season at this level. Boston prioritized re-signing Bregman forward of the Winter Conferences, when Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso had been nonetheless out there as free brokers, The Boston Globe‘s Pete Abraham reported.

After all, Bregman had sought a deal comparable in size when he was a free agent final offseason earlier than signing a three-year, $120 million contract with the Purple Sox. In truth, he reportedly turned down a six-year, $171.5 million contract provide from the Tigers. The Astros had additionally made Bregman a six-year, $156 million provide to attempt to retain Bregman.

Whereas Bregman will quickly be one other yr over 30 (he turns 32 in late March), one factor working in his benefit this offseason is the shortage of a qualifying provide. With out a qualifying provide, whoever indicators Bregman received’t have to forfeit draft compensation.

ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel recently updated his contract projection for Bregman, predicting he’ll signal a five-year, $170 million deal or a six-year deal to assist decrease the typical annual worth. The Athletic projected that Bregman would get a six-year, $171 million deal getting into the offseason.

Bregman was arguably the Purple Sox’ finest hitter in 2025. He hit .273 with a .821 OPS, 18 homers, and 62 RBIs in 114 video games, changing Rafael Devers at third base. Bregman, who’ll flip 32 in March, had some struggles down the stretch of the season, although. He hit .187 within the remaining 27 video games of the common season, including two dwelling runs with a .581 OPS in that stretch after battling a quad harm earlier within the season.

Nonetheless, Bregman was extensively seen as one of many few finest free brokers out there this offseason. He opted out of the 2 years and $80 million remaining on his contract with the Purple Sox.

Past his play on the plate, Bregman had a noticeable presence within the Purple Sox’ clubhouse. He was often seen chatting with rookies Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Kristian Campbell all year long, with every of them giving Bregman kudos for his management and willingness to assist.