"While the Red Sox have spent most of the offseason focused on the trade market to augment their roster, they now appear to be turning their attention towards free agency. ESPN's Buster Olney reported in an appearance on an episode of the podcast "First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo" (audio link courtesy of Foul Territory's Robbie Hyde) that the Red Sox made an "aggressive" offer to Bregman before speculating that Bregman will ultimately return to Boston."
"While third baseman Kazuma Okamoto's free agency wrapped up yesterday when he signed with the Blue Jays on a four-year deal, Bregman remains the top dog available at the position ahead of Eugenio Suarez, Ramon Urias, and Yoan Moncada. The best overall infield talent available this winter aside from Bo Bichette, Bregman lingered on the free agent market last offseason before signing a three-year, $120MM contract with Boston that included multiple opt outs and significant deferred money."
"Boston has been known to have interest in a reunion, but there's been indications that the Red Sox are reluctant to go long-term on him (or any other free agent, for that matter). They've kicked the tires on plenty of alternative options this winter, ranging from trades for infield talents like Ketel Marte, Brendan Donovan, and Isaac Paredes to pivoting towards another player like Okamoto or Bichette in free agency."
The Red Sox shifted focus from trade pursuits to free agency and made an aggressive offer to Alex Bregman, who appears likely to return to Boston. The position-player market has been quiet since Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso signed. Kazuma Okamoto signed with the Blue Jays, leaving Bregman as the top third-base option ahead of Eugenio Suarez, Ramon Urias, and Yoan Moncada. Bregman previously signed a three-year, $120MM deal with Boston that included opt-outs and deferred money and produced a 125 wRC+ and 3.5 WAR in 118 games. Bregman has struggled to secure a long-term deal. Boston explored trades for Ketel Marte, Brendan Donovan, and Isaac Paredes and considered Bo Bichette, but dwindling alternatives may have pushed the club to pursue a reunion with Bregman.
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