Breaking News: New York Mets Emerge As Favorites to Sign Former Houston Astros Legend Bregman… See details below…
The New York Mets have emerged as the top contender to sign former Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman. The 30-year-old two-time World Series champion is seeking a deal worth over $200 million, which has yet to materialize despite interest from multiple teams.
Bregman’s market has been slower than expected, partly due to the St. Louis Cardinals placing Nolan Arenado on the trade block. Arenado, a six-time Platinum Glove winner, has similar career offensive production to Bregman and is reportedly willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Boston Red Sox and Mets.
According to USA Today, the Mets are showing strong interest in both Bregman and first baseman Pete Alonso. If they miss out on Bregman, they are expected to pivot to Alonso and vice versa. This development has made the Mets the most intriguing team in the Bregman/Alonso sweepstakes.
Several executives believe that if the Mets don’t sign Bregman, they will move third baseman Mark Vientos to first base and then sign Alonso. Conversely, if they don’t sign Alonso, they will shift their focus to Bregman. This strategy suggests that the Mets are committed to strengthening their lineup, regardless of which player they ultimately sign.
The Mets’ willingness to offer Bregman a lucrative deal may be seen as an overpay by some, considering his recent regression. However, the team’s ownership has demonstrated a commitment to spending big to attract top talent.
At this point, it appears that the Mets are Bregman’s best chance at securing the contract he has been seeking. With Arenado reportedly preferring to play for the Boston Red Sox, the Mets may have a clearer path to signing Bregman.
The ongoing sweepstakes for Bregman’s services will undoubtedly continue to garner significant attention in the coming days. As the situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see whether the Mets ultimately land their top target or pivot to other options.
