Alex Bregman’s contract with the Cubs has plenty of ramifications throughout MLB. It confirms the Cubs are set to be a contender in 2026 while also seemingly eliminating them from a Kyle Tucker reunion.
It reopened the wound that Red Sox fans got when the team traded Rafael Devers midway through the 2025 season.
It also means that All-Star second baseman Nico Hoerner could be available in trade talks.
And if that is the case, Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti should be one of the first people to call Jed Hoyer about Hoerner’s availability.