Historically, there is a lull of exercise in terms of Main League Baseball transactions between Christmas and the flip of the brand new yr, but it surely’s all the time attainable we’ll see one thing. Bear in mind, the offseasons as of late transfer a lot extra slowly and a bevy of essential free brokers stay unsigned (free agent tracker right here).
Let’s spherical up the rumors for Dec. 27 proper right here.
Cubs amongst Bregman suitors
The Cubs “have had many conversations with Scott Boras about Alex Bregman,” in line with 670 The Rating in Chicago. The reporter mentions that the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks are additionally concerned in talks with Bregman and his agent, Boras, proper now.
The three-time All-Star Bregman is a free agent once more this offseason after opting out of his take care of the Pink Sox. He hit .273/.360/.462 (128 OPS+) with 28 doubles, 18 homers, 62 RBI and three.5 WAR in 114 video games final season.
We have beforehand heard a number of different suitors for Bregman, together with the Pink Sox. The Blue Jays would make sense right here if they’re unable to re-sign Bo Bichette or land free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. The Cubs have teenager Matt Shaw at third, however he might be used as a part of a commerce for pitching or grow to be a utility backup. The Diamondbacks are rumored to be trying to commerce Ketel Marte and will reshuffle their infield then to make room for Bregman.
Reds signal outfielder Bleday
The Reds have come to an settlement with free agent outfielder J.J. Bleday, per a number of reviews (MLB.com).
Bleday, 28, is left-handed and has expertise in all three outfield spots. He had a top quality yr in 2024, hitting .243/.324/.437 (121 OPS+) with 43 doubles, 20 residence runs and a pair of.1 WAR. Final season, although, Bleday solely hit .212/.294/.404 (92 OPS+) with -0.3 WAR.
As issues stand, TJ Freidl can be the Reds’ middle fielder with Noelvi Marte in proper. Bleday, Will Benson and Blake Dunn are choices in left discipline. On condition that it is nonetheless December, although, the state of affairs is fluid.
