The Chicago Cubs are among the finalists to sign free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, according to a new report, but he may not be the favorite.
Matthew Trueblood NorthSideBaseball.com reported Friday on Twitter/X that the Cubs “are still interested in Alex Bregman, but only in a short-term deal with player-friendly flex components (opt-out, possible NTC). Bregman and [agent] Scott Boras still favors the long-term option, and believes they have at least one potential partner out there.
sources: #Cubs Still interested in Alex Bregman, but only on a short-term deal with player-friendly flex components (opt-out, NTC possible). Bregman and Scott Boras still favor the long-term option, and believe they have at least one potential partner out there.
– Matthew Trueblood (@MATrueblood) January 24, 2025
Although it’s not clear which “potential partner” would be open to offering Bregman a long-term contract, the Astros were reported Thursday To negotiate with Bregman about a possible return to Houston.
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In nine seasons in Houston (2016-24), Bregman slashed .272/.366/.483 with 191 home runs and 663 RBI in 1,111 games. He posted a .789 OPS in 99 postseason games while helping the Astros win World Series titles in 2017 and 2022.
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Bruce Levin from 670 Score in Chicago I reported earlier this month That Bregman could suit up with the Cubs on a short-term deal. What has changed? According to the athleteis the Astros’ willingness to move salary from their 2025 roster to accommodate a potential reunion with Bregman.
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Chandler Roma, Sahadev Sharma, and Patrick Mooney reported Thursday The Cubs and Detroit Tigers are engaged in discussions with the Astros to acquire pitcher Ryan Pressley, who is entering the final year of a three-year, $42 million contract he signed before the 2023 season.
Thursday, Bob Nightingale of USA Today reported that Pressley’s trade to the Cubs was “nearly” completed. But Pressley, 36, has the right to block any trade and has not yet agreed to be traded out of Houston.
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In the most extreme case of musical chairs, the Cubs — who have already made contact with the Astros Blockbuster trade sends Kyle Tucker To Chicago – could end up acquiring Pressley from the Astros while also trying to sign Bregman.
According to multiple reports, Bregman He declined the Astros’ offer From a $156 million contract in November, while at the time he was seeking more than $200 million on a long-term deal.
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Although Bregman may eventually acknowledge that a long-term contract is not in his best interest, it is clear that he is not there yet. The Cubs are ready if his mind changes.
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