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Tarik Skubal, Tigers could throw wrench in Red Sox’s Alex Bregman pursuit

Many reporters and insiders around MLB foresee a reunion between free agent third baseman Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox for the 2026 season and beyond. After one season, it's clear the veteran is an ideal fit in Boston. He's also the best all-around third baseman on the free agent market, and the Red Sox need his skillset after trading Rafael Devers in June.

Multiple teams have been tabbed as a good fit for Bregman, and his market could be bigger than last year's since teams saw his impact in Boston. The Detroit Tigers were one of the finalists for his services last winter — Bregman even said he believed he would sign there until his contract with the Sox was confirmed — and they could resume their pursuit this winter.