Red Sox Weigh Alex Bregman Trade to Yankees, Mets, Tigers, Cubs

With Rafael Devers' departure, the Boston Red Sox face the prospect of trading third baseman Alex Bregman if a contract extension is not reached, as he holds an opt-out clause in his $120 million deal. Several MLB teams, including the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and potentially the New York Yankees, have been linked as possible trade destinations, though a deal with the Yankees seems unlikely due to the historic rivalry with Boston. The Detroit Tigers are considered a strong candidate to acquire Bregman, as a proposed trade involving Alex Cobb and prospect Josue Briceno could boost the Tigers' contention status immediately. The New York Mets, struggling at third base, might also pursue Bregman, with a hypothetical trade including Starling Marte and pitching prospect Nolan McLean suggested to strengthen their roster for a playoff push. Alternatively, the Chicago Cubs have been mentioned in trade scenarios where they would send prospects like Owen Caissie and Justin Turner to Boston in exchange for Bregman. Ultimately, Boston's decision will hinge on whether they can negotiate an extension with Bregman; if talks fail, trading him would allow the Red Sox to salvage value before potentially losing him to free agency.