The free agent market has been in slow motion since the start of the offseason, with some major free agents still as free as birds.
This is the case in particular with Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman, who will likely have to settle for short-term deals, often with higher cash values ​​and exit clauses after the first year.
Earlier this winter, Bregman opted out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox, hoping to improve his situation after a strong 2025 campaign. However, it is now January and the third baseman is still available, a clear sign that he may not get the deal he wants like he did last year.
The 31-year-old posted a .273 batting average with 18 home runs, an OPS of .821 and a WAR of 3.5 with the Red Sox last year. The latter still seems like a possible destination for Bregman, even if it doesn't seem like anything like that will happen.
The same goes for Bichette, whose market has been stagnant in recent weeks, possibly due to his recent injury. He was unavailable for the Toronto Blue Jays in the first two rounds of the playoffs before returning to action for one game during the World Series.
Of course, the fact that he can also play second base means that several Major League Baseball teams are interested in acquiring his services. But those teams don't seem willing to offer him a long-term deal at this point, despite him posting a .311 batting average with 18 home runs, an .840 OPS and a 3.5 WAR last season when he was just 27 years old.
Thus, both main characters will have to go the same route as Bregman last year and accept a short-term contract.
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