The Mets are among the teams interested in a free agent third baseman Alex Bregmanreports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
In addition to the Mets, the Astros, Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers and Blue Jays are interested in Bregman, Feinsand said.
The Astros have reportedly made a six-year offer to Bregman, who rejected Houston’s one-year qualifying offer. But him returning there seems doubtful at best, considering the Astros recently traded for an infielder Isaac Paredes and also linked to a possible trade for the Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado.
As far as the Mets’ interest goes, it’s reasonable to believe that signing Bregman would at least reunite with Pete Alonso less likely.
David Sterns And Steve Cohen have been open about the Mets’ desire to retain Alonso, whose market has been slow to develop.
In a world where the Mets add Bregman, they could potentially change Mark Vientos to first base.
Bregman, who has never struck out more than 97 batters in a season and has been one of the best hitters in baseball for nearly a decade, could fit in well in the lineup and serve as protection for the newly acquired players . Juan Soto.
In addition to Bregman strengthening the lineup and combining him with Francisco Lindor would give the Mets one of the best defensive left infields in the game.
If the Mets believe Bregman’s relatively poor 2024 was a blip (he had a 118 OPS+ and the lowest OBP since his rookie season), it could be smart to strike.
It also makes sense that Bregman might land with the Yanks.
The Bombers paid attention to their pitching during the signing Max Fried and act for Devin Williamsbut they have not yet added to their lineup after the loss of Soto.
The Yanks have been linked to a potential trade for Cody Bellingerbut it’s conceivable there’s room for both Bellinger and Bregman if the price is right.
