Earlier this week, the San Francisco Giants signed 31-year-old third baseman Matt Chapman to a six-year, $150 million contract, setting the stage for a highly competitive free agent market this offseason.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Arizona Diamondbacks currently have Eugenio Suárez manning third base, with a $15 million club option for him next season. At one point earlier this year, it seemed the Diamondbacks might consider designating Suárez for assignment due to his lackluster performance at the plate during the first 100 games. However, as those rumors circulated, Suárez turned things around dramatically. The 33-year-old veteran has been on fire in the second half of the season, hitting .291 with 14 home runs and posting a .942 OPS in that span.
While the Diamondbacks could opt to stick with Suárez for another season, the free agent market presents intriguing alternatives, such as Alex Bregman. Having just turned 30, Bregman’s value has surged in light of the Chapman deal, potentially pushing him out of the Astros’ price range—especially with both Framber Valdez and Kyle Tucker set to test free agency after the 2025 season.
Ahead of the Diamondbacks’ three-game weekend series against the Astros, Chandler Rome of The Athletic discussed the possibility of Bregman joining Arizona during an appearance on the PHNX Sports podcast. Rome remarked, “I wouldn’t rule that out.”
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Although Bregman may not be the same player he was in the late 2010s, his veteran presence and extensive postseason experience are invaluable. As Rome pointed out, finding a leader with Bregman’s credentials is rare. This season, Bregman is hitting .259 and has already surpassed the 20-home-run mark for the third consecutive year.
Having spent nine seasons with the Astros, Bregman is no stranger to postseason pressure. He has appeared in 97 playoff games, collecting 85 hits and 19 home runs. For a relatively young Diamondbacks team, his experience could be exactly what they need.
Would you like to see the Diamondbacks pursue Alex Bregman this offseason?
