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By Zach Pressnell
Contributing Sports Writer
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The free agency sweepstakes of star infielder Alex Bregman have continued to heat up throughout the offseason. As of now, it appears as though the Houston Astros are out of the race.
That leaves teams like the Boston Red Sox in the hunt for the projected $200 million superstar. But the Red Sox might not be the favorites to land the versatile infielder.
MLB.com's Thomas Harrigan recently listed the Detroit Tigers as the best fit for Bregman. The Tigers have been closely linked to the veteran third baseman during the last few weeks of his free agency.
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"It might seem like the Tigers' window of contention is just opening after the club made a surprising run to the playoffs in 2024," Harrigan wrote. "But with reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal under team control for only two more seasons, Detroit cannot afford to be complacent. Although the Tigers did sign second baseman Gleyber Torres to a one-year deal, they need to do more to improve a lineup that tied for 19th in the Majors in runs scored last season.
"Even looking beyond his previous connection with Detroit manager A.J. Hinch from their time together in Houston, Bregman is a logical fit for a Tigers team with an unsettled hot-corner situation and the payroll flexibility to make a big splash."
The Tigers need to add an infielder like Bregman more than anybody. The Toronto Blue Jays have been linked to him, but they've added Anthony Santander. The Red Sox have added multiple star pitchers. The Tigers haven't made an addition like this.
Adding Bregman would make Detroit a contender to go back to the postseason and compete for an American League Pennant.
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