The Mets proceed to be linked to high free brokers within the 2024 winter.
The membership is reported to have a “robust curiosity” in third baseman Alex Bregman, in accordance with Ari Alexander of Houston’s KPRC2’s Network (NBC).
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Bregman can be one other addition to a Mets’ membership that’s hoping to return to the National League Championship Series and past in 2025. The righty slashed .260/.315/.453 with 26 homers and 30 doubles in 145 video games, alongside together with his highest HardHit proportion (40.7) since 2019.
Along together with his spectacular offensive numbers, Bregman additionally brings gold glove protection on the sizzling nook. He ranked within the 91st percentile for Outs Above Average (6) in 2024 and was rewarded together with his first gold glove at third.
Whether or not the Mets transfer on their curiosity is to be seen. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported earlier this offseason that Bregman was looking for an eight-year deal, north of $200 million. It appears excessive, however, if the Mets need Bregman, Alexander reviews that the associated fee wouldn’t cease them.
“In phrases of affording a possible $200 million deal for Bregman after the Juan Soto signing,” Alexander wrote,” these inside the trade characterize the Mets as extra all in favour of getting what they need than attempting to stick to any kind of price range.”
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A deal of that AAV and size might sound outlandish for the soon-to-be 31-year-old, however Bregman is a Scott Boras shopper and will maintain out till his market rises.
The Yankees, Red Sox, and Astros have been additionally named by Alexander as the opposite groups within the “robust 4” class to signal Bregman, however the Astros are most definitely out after buying and selling Kyle Tucker to the Cubs for a bundle together with Isaac Paredes.
Before the commerce for Paredes, Alexander reported the Astros had a six-year, $156 million contract on the desk for Bregman ($26 million AAV).
The Tigers have been linked as an crew as properly, and a reunion with former supervisor AJ Hinch is a chance for Bregman.
If the Mets have been so as to add Bregman, it may additionally spell an finish to Pete Alonso‘s tenure in Queens. Bregman would presumably shift over to 3rd base, sending Mark Vientos to first.
