The Boston Red Sox first lost on Kyle Schwarber, then on Pete Alonso, and now it is their franchise cornerstone. Alex Bregman, who was supposed to be the glue and the leader in the Red Sox clubhouse, may leave.

“The Blue Jays and Diamondbacks are believed to be the two most aggressive teams pursuing Alex Bregman,” reported Just Baseball.

For the past few weeks, reports have suggested that Boston is very likely to land Alex Bregman. But the Red Sox have shown no interest after saying that Bregman is a priority signing. That silence has now reshaped the market, and the “Red Sox favorites” feel like it was months ago.

One of the teams that has taken the lead in the race for Alex Bregman is the Toronto Blue Jays. This comes in after uncertainty around Bo Bichette’s return to Toronto. Even Ken Rosenthal positioned Breggy as a potential alternative for Toronto in case they fail to sign Bichette or Kyle Tucker.

Replacing Bichette’s offense with Bregman’s proven bat shows why the Jays are so invested in him. Plus, his right-handed bat would surely go well with the team’s defensive alignment.

Bregman had a great 2025 season, hitting .273 with 18 homers. With a projection of a 5-year, $155 million deal, the Jays can easily look at him as a long-term player who gives stability.

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ interest follows similar logic, tied to uncertainty surrounding Ketel Marte’s future with payroll planning.

Moving Marte would open flexibility for Bregman, whose postseason experience fits Arizona’s competitive window.

Feinsand reported that Toronto and Arizona are the most aggressive, reflecting a clearer intent than Boston.

As the negotiations drag on, Boston’s hesitation carries a big risk of giving away Bregman to another team. Bregman’s production and projected $155 million price remain constants amid shifting team priorities and league-wide discussions.

Even with reports going against them, Boston should not give up on Alex Bregman

Alex Bregman in 2025 hit .299 with a .938 OPS over 51 games before his quad injury sidelined him. This transformed the Red Sox’s batting lineup even with him sidelined.

While A-Breg missed 43 games, his 2.9 bWAR remained second on the team, showing consistent impact from both the dugout and the field.

Bregman’s presence for the Red Sox is not just stats. He was also a mentor and a leader for the youngsters. He helped prospects and veterans by running pop quizzes and reviewing opposing pitchers daily.

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Youngsters like Ceddanne Rafaela credit him for his guidance in improving their performance. It can be seen from the stats Rafaela put up at the end with a .249 average and a .708 OPS. His leadership during rehab kept young players like Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony prepared, even when he wasn’t on the field.

This combination of mentorship and performance makes pursuing him essential.

Re-signing Bregman would give the Red Sox stability and a sense of continuity. His ability to influence both strategy and morale could elevate overall team performance in crucial situations. Bregman is one of the best postseason players in the league right now, and with numbers and impact backing him, the Red Sox have to commit to re-signing him before another team does.