Latest Rumors on Alex Bregman’s MLB Free Agency Amid Red Sox, Blue Jays, Cubs Buzz

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly one of multiple teams interested in signing third baseman Alex Bregman this winter.

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported Saturday that Blue Jays officials “have been in recent contact with Bregman’s agent, Scott Boras.”

“Ideally, the Jays want to add a left-handed hitter, but either the right-handed Bregman or [Bo] Bichette would fit their defensive alignment better than [Kyle] Tucker or Cody Bellinger, both of whom bat left,” Rosenthal wrote.

Rosenthal’s report comes after ESPN’s Jeff Passan said in a Friday appearance on The Michael Kay Show the Blue Jays were “very much in the mix” for Bregman.

“I think the Blue Jays understand chemistry matters, and leadership matters, and I think they benefitted greatly last year from the team that they had one the field,” Passan said. “And Alex Bregman… he’s regarded as a very, very good clubhouse guy, and somebody who could be a leader for that team going forward.”

The Blue Jays have been tied to an interest in re-signing Bichette, who previously played shortstop for the franchise but who MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand recently reported has told teams he’s willing to move to second base.

Whether the Jays ultimately land one of these infield free agents could impact where Ernie Clement and Addison Barger play next season.

Clement would likely move to second base if the club acquires Bregman but remain at third in the case of a Bichette signing, per Rosenthal. Barger could then slide to right field, Rosenthal noted.

In order to bring in either player, however, the Blue Jays might need to win a bidding war with multiple other clubs.

The Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks have also been tied to an interest in Bregman, who Passan recently reported is seeking six years on his next deal.

Should the Blue Jays ultimately beat out these other clubs for Bregman, however, the slugger could help make up for the potential absence of Bichette from the Blue Jays lineup. He slashed .273/.360/.462 with 62 RBI during his 2025 All-Star season with the Red Sox.