Summary
The Boston Red Sox are looking to add Alex Bregman to their baseball team, but they face competition from the Chicago Cubs. Both teams are interested in Bregman, who is a top player, which could make him more expensive to sign.
Key Facts
- The Red Sox recently acquired Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals.
- The Red Sox aim to add another strong hitter, with Alex Bregman as their top choice.
- The Chicago Cubs are also trying to sign Bregman and have talked with his agent, Scott Boras.
- Bregman was an All-Star last season and had a strong performance with a .273 batting average, 18 home runs, and a .360 on-base percentage.
- Increased competition for Bregman between the Red Sox and Cubs could raise his signing cost.
- The Cubs might need a new strong hitter if they lose Kyle Tucker in the offseason.
- Bregman is known as a good leader and could positively impact any team’s clubhouse.
