The Blue Jays have been busy this offseason, and they might not be done just yet. With their eyes still on adding a big bat to the lineup, Toronto has reportedly reached out to agent Scott Boras about third baseman Alex Bregman - signaling a potential pivot if their pursuits of Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette don’t pan out.
This isn’t just a backup plan. Bregman is one of the top remaining hitters on the market, and he brings more than just offensive firepower.
At 31, he’s coming off a productive season with the Red Sox, slashing .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs and 28 doubles in 114 games. His .821 OPS was his best since 2019, when he nearly took home AL MVP honors.
That kind of production, especially in a year where he missed significant time with a quad strain, shows there’s still plenty of juice in his bat.
Toronto’s front office has already made a splash on the pitching side - most notably with the addition of Dylan Cease - but now the focus has shifted to the middle of the order. Bregman fits the mold. He’s got a sharp eye at the plate (10.3% walk rate), doesn’t strike out much (14.1%), and his approach would mesh well with a Blue Jays lineup that values discipline and contact.
Defensively, he’s still among the league’s best at the hot corner. Pairing him with Andrés Giménez at shortstop would give Toronto one of the most defensively sound left sides in baseball. That’s not just a nice-to-have - it’s the kind of foundation that can anchor a playoff-caliber infield.
And the Blue Jays have the roster flexibility to make it work. Ernie Clement could shift over to second base, and Addison Barger - who’s been pushing for more at-bats - could see time in the corner outfield. It’s a plug-and-play scenario that doesn’t require disrupting the current structure.
Of course, Toronto isn’t the only team in the mix. The Red Sox, Diamondbacks, and Cubs are all reportedly showing interest in Bregman as well.
He opted out of a three-year, $120 million deal with Boston last month and, because of the nature of that contract, he’s not tied to any draft-pick compensation. That makes him even more appealing to contenders looking to add without losing future assets.
This time around, Bregman is said to be seeking a longer-term commitment - something in the five-to-six-year range. That aligns with the Blue Jays’ recent approach.
They just handed Cease a seven-year, $210 million deal, and Boras himself had high praise for the organization during Cease’s introductory press conference. That relationship could come into play again here.
Bottom line: if the Blue Jays want to make another statement move this winter, Bregman checks a lot of boxes. He brings postseason experience, veteran leadership, offensive consistency, and elite defense - all traits that could help push Toronto deeper into October. Whether he ends up in a Jays uniform or not, the interest is real, and the fit makes a lot of sense.