Red Sox Prioritize Free Agent Alex Bregman Amidst Offseason Uncertainty

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly making Alex Bregman their top priority in free agency, aiming to re-sign the third baseman. Bregman, 31, opted out of his previous three-year deal with the Red Sox to become a free agent for the second consecutive offseason. Last season, he posted a .273/.360/.462 slash line (128 OPS+) with 28 doubles, 18 homers, 62 RBI, 64 runs, and 3.5 WAR in 114 games. Should the Red Sox fail to re-sign Bregman, they are prepared to pursue free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso as an alternative. The Red Sox, with an estimated payroll of $127.1 million, have the financial flexibility to absorb Bregman's contract, potentially alongside Alonso.