MLB Rumors: Alex Bregman Linked To Surprising Team

October 22, 2024 ,

The Philadelphia Phillies are emerging as a potential landing spot for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman this offseason, as they aim to retool following another early playoff exit. 

Despite a strong regular season in which they finished as MLB's best team at the All-Star break, the Phillies struggled down the stretch and were eliminated by the New York Mets in the NLDS. 

According to Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly, “Managing partner John Middleton and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski have made quite a few deals with [Scott] Boras previously, and an aggressive move can’t be ruled out after a disappointing postseason exit.” 

Bregman’s proven postseason success and offensive consistency make him an intriguing option to bolster Philadelphia's veteran core.

Adding Bregman would have a direct impact on Alec Bohm, who earned All-Star honors in 2024 but struggled late and was benched during the NLDS. 

With Bryce Harper’s shift to first base limiting positional flexibility, Bohm could be traded for bullpen or outfield help, creating a clearer path for Bregman. 

“If the Phillies moved Bohm for another area of need, they would have a hole at third base,” Kelly noted, making Bregman’s signing a plausible move to shore up the infield with a more postseason-tested player.

However, Bregman’s projected contract—likely exceeding $150 million—poses a big financial commitment for a player in his early 30s. 

While Bohm’s age and remaining arbitration years make him a cost-effective option, the Phillies’ history of bold spending suggests they might be willing to take the gamble. 

As Nick Ziegler of Fansided put it, there’s a “non-zero chance” of Bregman joining Philadelphia, especially given the front office’s willingness to prioritize postseason success over long-term cost efficiency.

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