As the MLB offseason slows down following the Winter Meetings, the New York Yankees remain busy trying to strengthen their offense.
Failing to land Juan Soto has pushed the Yankees to shift their approach, with a clear emphasis now on improving run prevention. However, the need to generate offense remains, and filling the void left by Soto will be no small task.
Adding some pop to the corner infield is a major objective for the Yankees ahead of spring training, and they’ve been linked to a two-time All-Star throughout the entirety of the offseason.
Adding some power to the corner infield remains a key focus for the Yankees as spring training approaches, and they’ve been consistently connected to a two-time All-Star this offseason.
Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report recently predicted that the Yankees could sign former Astros star Alex Bregman, citing a report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
“Nightengale interpreted Houston’s recent trade of Kyle Tucker, which brought back third baseman Isaac Paredes among others, as a signal that ‘the Astros have given up on their pursuit of re-signing Bregman.’ Bregman could be there for New York’s taking, and while his offensive numbers have dipped slightly, he’s still a Gold Glove defender and an annual threat for 25-plus homers and triple-digit RBIs,” Buckley explained.
Bregman, who just finished a five-year, $100 million deal signed before the 2020 season, is reportedly looking to double that value in free agency. With Scott Boras as his agent, achieving such a deal seems feasible.
Despite lingering baggage from the Astros’ 2017 cheating scandal, Bregman would be a strong addition to the Yankees lineup. While he wouldn’t have the benefit of the Crawford Boxes in left field, his high-contact approach could make him a key asset at the top of the order.
Defensively, Bregman remains elite at third base, coming off his first career Gold Glove win in 2024.
Though there’s a complicated history between Bregman and the Yankees, both sides might look past it, recognizing how well he could fit into New York’s plans moving forward.
