The Boston Red Sox have been active this offseason, pulling off a couple of solid trades to bolster their pitching staff-bringing in Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo-but the big-ticket move fans are waiting for still hasn’t come. And with the top of the free agent market moving at a crawl, one name continues to loom large: Alex Bregman.
Bregman, a three-time All-Star, remains one of the most intriguing names on the board. His future is still up in the air, but the Red Sox haven’t closed the door on a reunion. In fact, they’re reportedly still very much in the mix.
Now, Bregman isn’t short on suitors. According to reports, the Arizona Diamondbacks have entered the picture, adding another layer to an already competitive chase.
But despite the growing interest, there’s still a strong sense that Boston might be the best fit. ESPN’s David Schoenfield even predicted this week that Bregman will ultimately re-sign with the Red Sox, citing the team’s need for a right-handed bat to balance out a lineup that leans heavily to the left.
And he’s not wrong. Bregman’s presence in the Red Sox lineup last season was a stabilizing force, both at the plate and in the clubhouse.
He turned in his best campaign since 2019, slashing .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs across 114 games. More than just numbers, though, his leadership stood out-especially among the team’s younger core.
Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow spoke earlier this month about Bregman’s impact, and it was clear the organization values more than just his production.
“We had the chance to see up close what Alex can bring to a clubhouse, and what he can bring to the field,” Breslow said during an appearance on MLB Network. “He emerged as a leader, especially among those young players.
His impact on our team was huge. We obviously remain engaged in conversations, but how things will go, we’re not sure.”
That uncertainty is understandable. The longer Bregman stays on the market, the more teams could come calling. And while he’ll turn 32 next season-a number that might give some front offices pause when thinking long-term-his recent performance suggests there’s still plenty left in the tank.
For Boston, the question is whether they’re ready to commit to Bregman in a meaningful way. They’ve shown interest in other big bats this offseason, including Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso, but neither deal materialized. That leaves Bregman as perhaps the most logical-and impactful-move left to make.
He’s already proven he can thrive in Boston. He’s shown he can lead. And with the Red Sox still needing a spark on offense, bringing him back could be the kind of move that shifts the tone of their entire offseason.
For now, the wait continues. But if Boston wants to make a real statement heading into 2026, keeping Bregman in a Red Sox uniform might be the best way to do it.