Building on initial reports of Arizona's interest in free agent Alex Bregman, new details reveal potential $150-200M deal and pitching targets in a Ketel Marte trade.
Jon Heyman of The Post reports the Arizona Diamondbacks 'have interest' in third baseman Alex Bregman, 32, who could command $150-175 million, potentially up to $200 million over six or seven years.
This follows the pre-deadline trade of Eugenio Suarez (36 HR last year) to the Seattle Mariners, leaving third base open. To sign Bregman—who offers defensive versatility across infield spots—the Dbacks are shopping All-Star Ketel Marte ($19.4M/year). A Marte deal could net pitchers like Mackenzie Gore, Freddy Peralta, Sandy Alcantara, Hunter Greene, Drew Rasmussen, or Shane Baz; the Rays are favored to land Marte, per sources.
Prospect Jordan Lawlar could move from third to second, easing the fit. Bregman joins free agency after exercising an opt-out from his 3-year, $120M Red Sox deal (second straight year), where he hit .273/.360/.462 with 18 HR and his third All-Star nod in 2025.
The 80-82 Diamondbacks (post-2023 NL pennant) have bolstered pitching with recent Soroka and Kelly signings, alongside big deals for Corbin Burnes ($210M/6 yrs), Zack Greinke ($206.5M), and Corbin Carroll ($111M).
Competitors include Cubs, Blue Jays, Mets, Tigers; Red Sox may pursue Marte in an infield swap.