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If the Boston Red Sox end up losing Alex Bregman this offseason, that would be a tough look for the organization.<\/p>\n

Entering the 2025 season, the Red Sox had two of the best overall third basemen in baseball in Bregman and Rafael Devers. Now, Boston has neither. Bregman is a free agent and Devers was traded to the San Francisco Giants after months of drama.<\/p>\n

The Bregman sweepstakes has technically begun as free agency is open around baseball. After opting out, Boston will have to beat out competition to bring him back. Teams like the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs have been popular teams floated as a fit for Bregman after pursuing him last offseason. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand mentioned another team that arguably would be a bigger threat: the Philadelphia Phillies.<\/p>\n

“Phillies,” Feinsand said. “The Phillies feel like a team in need of change, and with Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto and Ranger Su\u00e1rez among their free agents, change could certainly be in the cards. Third baseman Alec Bohm is one year away from free agency, and like the past offseason or two, his name figures to be popular on the trade market. If the Phillies don\u2019t re-sign Schwarber, they could use that money to bring in Bregman, who would be an upgrade over Bohm at third base.”<\/p>\n

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May 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a Philadelphia Phillies hat and glove on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images \/ Brett Davis-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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