In the last weeks of 2025, it felt like most of the buzz in Alex Bregman's market wasn't going the Boston Red Sox's way.
The Toronto Blue Jays and Arizona Diamondbacks entered the picture alongside the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers as potential suitors for Bregman. The Jays and Cubs are big markets and could easily compete with the Red Sox financially, but the D-Backs and Tigers are also intriguing candidates.
The new teams in Bregman's market along with December reports that the Red Sox are uncomfortable issuing long-term deals had Boston fans feeling pessimistic about the chances of a reunion.