Blue Jays Are Pursuing Free Agent Third Baseman Alex Bregman

[Brock Beauchamp]

During the Winter Meetings, it was speculated that third baseman Alex Bregman could be a fallback option if the Blue Jays fail to sign Bo Bichette. Now, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Bregman could be a primary target for Toronto.

Toronto’s winter to date has largely centered on pitching. The club added Dylan Cease on a seven-year deal, signed Tyler Rogers and Cody Ponce, and acquired Chase Lee in a trade.

Bregman turns 32 in 2026, coming off two productive seasons. In 2024 (age 30), he played 145 games and logged 634 plate appearances for Houston, hitting .260/.315/.453 with 26 homers. His wOBA was .331, his wRC+ was 117, and he finished at 4.2 fWAR. In 2025 (age 31) with Boston, he appeared in 114 games and had 495 plate appearances, batting .273/.360/.462 with 18 homers. He posted a .356 wOBA, a 125 wRC+, and 3.5 fWAR. His 2024 BB% was 6.9% and his K% was 13.6%. In 2025, his BB% was 10.3% and his K% was 14.1%.

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[jaysblue]

Bregman fits into this FO's ideology more than Bichette does. Defensively, Bregman gives the Jays a plus defender at third base and who has a floor of about 4 WAR. Offensively, he'll never be the kind of guy you saw in 2018 and 2019, but he still should be good for a 120-130 wRC+ moving forward.

Plus, Springer being here might help recruit Bregman over to Toronto. 

[Dr. Dinger]

TBH I would rather have Bregman at like 5/$150 than Bo at 10/$300. Especially if concessions are being made to let Bo continue playing SS. Bo’s approach won’t age well and he’s put on a lot of weight the past 2-3 years. 

[Sorrow]

I like Bregman as an option but would ideally still like a second bat.

[Jimcanuck]

Bregman is a great fit, and a safer and lower cost bet than Bo or Tucker.  Barger with OF reps would become an above average corner OF with that arm.

[Spanky__99]

I'll take Bo at 2nd base thanks, he'll go for similar money as Adames, no secret.

[Dr. Dinger]

8 minutes ago, Spanky__99 said:

I'll take Bo at 2nd base thanks, he'll go for similar money as Adames, no secret.

Bro he’s gonna get like 50% more than Adames. $250m at least. 

[Spanky__99]

3 minutes ago, Dr. Dinger said:

Bro he’s gonna get like 50% more than Adames. $250m at least. 

Adames got what? 8/192 I think? He'll get similar dough, brosoff. 

 

[Jonn]

I don’t think Bo should get more than Adames considering Adames is a legit SS. And Bo will be playing Second Baseman.

[Laika]

We will see 

Adames has a weak hit tool and has big pumpkin risk

Teams pay for hitters 

[Spanky__99]

8 minutes ago, Laika said:

We will see 

Adames has a weak hit tool and has big pumpkin risk

Teams pay for hitters 

Ultimately, that's what I want, Bo's bat.

[G-Snarls]

Yeah 

Bo just hits. And hits and hits. 

[L54]

2 hours ago, Jimcanuck said:

Bregman is a great fit, and a safer and lower cost bet than Bo or Tucker.  Barger with OF reps would become an above average corner OF with that arm.

Lots of contact, walks, plays above average defense. Sounds like the prototypical Blue Jay in 2025 

 

[Terminator]

If the Jays are in on Tucker and Bo it makes sense to keep tabs on Bregman too. Both for baseball reasons and for negotiating tactics.

If the Jays are already offering top-of-market money for Tucker or Bo but their agent is pushing for more, they may think twice if they know there is a chance for the Jays to to pivot to Bregman.

[JaysForever]

I am starting to think Tucker,  Bregman. and Bo are going to get alot less than they originally were anticipating.

[glory]

1 hour ago, Terminator said:

If the Jays are in on Tucker and Bo it makes sense to keep tabs on Bregman too. Both for baseball reasons and for negotiating tactics.

If the Jays are already offering top-of-market money for Tucker or Bo but their agent is pushing for more, they may think twice if they know there is a chance for the Jays to to pivot to Bregman.

I think Tucker's market is so limited that a short term deal with the Dodgers is probably realistic for him. Holding out for more when there's only like 1-2 realistic suitors seems destined to fail. My guess is Tucker either signs a long term deal with the Jays or a short term high AAV deal with the Dodgers. No in between. I really don't see another realistic option for him with big market teams moving on to other things or sitting on their hands (Yankees). 

[L54]

Starting to wonder if they Jays can realistically pivot to Bregman and Bichette 

maybe 350 total 

which is roughly what you would assume Tucker would end up with  

[Omar]

1 hour ago, glory said:

I think Tucker's market is so limited that a short term deal with the Dodgers is probably realistic for him. Holding out for more when there's only like 1-2 realistic suitors seems destined to fail. My guess is Tucker either signs a long term deal with the Jays or a short term high AAV deal with the Dodgers. No in between. I really don't see another realistic option for him with big market teams moving on to other things or sitting on their hands (Yankees). 

Of the Dodgers top six prospects four are outfielders.  De Paula, Hope, Sirota, Quintero.  They are loaded. Their roster is also on the precipice of aging fast.  To sign Tucker it would make sense to trade Teo but I don't see it happening. Smart move for them is to take a pass on Tucker, but then again they're the Dodgers.

[Spanky__99]

1 hour ago, L54 said:

Starting to wonder if they Jays can realistically pivot to Bregman and Bichette 

maybe 350 total 

which is roughly what you would assume Tucker would end up with  

I don't see that man, maybe if they're willing to pay big in tax, but it's certainly a possibility.

 

[L54]

10 minutes ago, Spanky__99 said:

I don't see that man, maybe if they're willing to pay big in tax, but it's certainly a possibility.

 

Youll have to take that up with Passan

obviously this isn’t the most likely outcome. But if anybody is willing to go 11/350 for Tucker why not consider 

Bo - 7/189

Bregman - 5/150

=339M committed 

Less years 

two 4 WAR projections vs 1 

No need to fill your OF spot because Barger does 

Luxury tax bill does not phase Ed Rogers 

[L54]

19 minutes ago, Omar said:

Of the Dodgers top six prospects four are outfielders.  De Paula, Hope, Sirota, Quintero.  They are loaded. Their roster is also on the precipice of aging fast.  To sign Tucker it would make sense to trade Teo but I don't see it happening. Smart move for them is to take a pass on Tucker, but then again they're the Dodgers.

The Dodgers always feel more likely to trade top prospects for impact players than they are to rely on them making an impact 

[G-Snarls]

1 hour ago, L54 said:

Starting to wonder if they Jays can realistically pivot to Bregman and Bichette 

maybe 350 total 

which is roughly what you would assume Tucker would end up with  

I'd be good with that 

Then Barger is a fullime corner outfielder, with mediocre range but a great arm

And  your lineup is all above average bats except Gimenez who hits 9th. 

[Spanky__99]

5 minutes ago, L54 said:

Youll have to take that up with Passan

obviously this isn’t the most likely outcome. But if anybody is willing to go 11/350 for Tucker why not consider 

Bo - 7/189

Bregman - 5/150

=339M committed 

Less years 

two 4 WAR projections vs 1 

No need to fill your OF spot because Barger does 

Luxury tax bill does not phase Ed Rogers 

I'm really not disagreeing, it depends on what we see from here on out. I just want a big bat.

 

 

[Stangstag]

6 hours ago, Sorrow said:

I like Bregman as an option but would ideally still like a second bat.

Career 120 wRC+ bat not good enough?

[Stangstag]

26 minutes ago, Spanky__99 said:

I don't see that man, maybe if they're willing to pay big in tax, but it's certainly a possibility.

 

 

1 hour ago, L54 said:

Starting to wonder if they Jays can realistically pivot to Bregman and Bichette 

maybe 350 total 

which is roughly what you would assume Tucker would end up with  

TBH I don’t see adding 2 infielders as realistic. You’d have to try and move Gimenez in that scenario, or else you’re pushing all of Barger, Clement, Schneider etc to the outfield full-time.

[Spanky__99]

4 minutes ago, Stangstag said:

 

TBH I don’t see adding 2 infielders as realistic. You’d have to try and move Gimenez in that scenario, or else you’re pushing all of Barger, Clement, Schneider etc to the outfield full-time.

I'd agree, if it were 2 bats at that AVV it'd be Bichette and Belly.

LOL

 

[Spanky__99]

12 minutes ago, Stangstag said:

Career 120 wRC+ bat not good enough?

Wrong side of 30 bro, I'll take the guy 5 years younger all day.

Career wRC+ of 122, not good enough?

[L54]

13 minutes ago, Stangstag said:

 

TBH I don’t see adding 2 infielders as realistic. You’d have to try and move Gimenez in that scenario, or else you’re pushing all of Barger, Clement, Schneider etc to the outfield full-time.

Not worried about finding PA’s for Davis Schneider 

Ernie Clement becomes the best fifth infielder in the league 

Barger can still play third and right 

 

[L54]

20 minutes ago, G-Snarls said:

I'd be good with that 

Then Barger is a fullime corner outfielder, with mediocre range but a great arm

And  your lineup is all above average bats except Gimenez who hits 9th. 

Biggest issue is you have a couple of average to below average corner outfield defenders with a starting staff that’s full of fly ball pitchers 

[G-Snarls]

2 minutes ago, L54 said:

Biggest issue is you have a couple of average to below average corner outfield defenders with a starting staff that’s full of fly ball pitchers 

Yes 

Barger Varsho Santander isn't great