The Boston Red Sox were ultra-aggressive in the offseason. They landed a huge trade for Garrett Crochet before turning their attention to free agency.

Boston won the Alex Bregman sweepstakes, but in doing so, it had to give him an opt-out clause after the first year of his deal. While this was an overlooked aspect of the contract at the time, it’s quickly become a huge storyline.

MLB’s Mark Feinsand recently suggested that the Red Sox star could look to opt out of his deal in the offseason. The Red Sox’s biggest fear could soon become a reality.

“Bregman inked a three-year, $120 million deal with the Red Sox last February, though $60 million of that salary is deferred,” Feinsand wrote. “Although he’s played in only 85 games due to injuries, Bregman has played well (16 home runs, 53 RBIs, .922 OPS) when he’s been on the field. It’s unclear whether Bregman will find an AAV that high out there, so opting out might be risky, though many believe he will leverage the opt-out clause into a reworked, longer-term deal with Boston.”

Could the New York Yankees steal Bregman from the Red Sox?

The initial thought is yes because the Yankees need a third baseman, and they have the money. What’s stopping them?

Last offseason, the Yankees reportedly didn’t even entertain the idea of going after Bregman. Instead, they filled the hole at third base internally.

Bregman has been a rival of the Yankees for nearly a decade now. The Bronx Bombers seemingly don’t want him on the roster, no matter how talented he is.

There will likely be a lot of rumors in the coming months that the Yankees could pursue Bregman, but as of now, it seems very unlikely.