The Blue Jays, Cubs, Astros, Tigers and Red Sox are the teams still linked to Alex Bregman, who is the only free agent projected for an fWAR over 2.5 in 2025.

In a world where free agents tend to use other players’ deals as comps in negotiations, one would think Pete Alonso’s deal with the Mets would result in Alex Bregman signing somewhere soon. Bregman remains adamant about a long term deal.

Three other Scott Boras clients recently opted out of short-term deals after one year, then struck belated free-agent riches.