Red Sox Blockbuster? Why Latest Alex Bregman Trade Rumors Make No Sense
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Zachary Rymer of Bleacher Report recently listed Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman as a potential trade candidate ahead of the trade deadline. Rymer noted that a trade was unlikely, but still included the star as a player to watch on the market.
“For one, the 31-year-old is back off the injured list after missing roughly six weeks with a quad strain. For two, the Red Sox are red-hot after going into the break with a 10-game win streak. If the season was over, they would be in the playoffs,” Rymer wrote. “Granted, a post-break cold streak could wipe out Boston’s momentum and force chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to reconsider his plans.
“If so, trading Bregman would only make more sense if the Red Sox can’t circumvent his upcoming opt-out by extending him. For now, though, they have every excuse to rebuff anyone who’s interested.”
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While these trade rumors have begun to swirl around Bregman, it’s important to think about whether it would make sense for Boston to trade him.
As of now, it wouldn’t make any sense.
The Red Sox are winning a lot with Bregman on the roster. He’s been their best player, when healthy, this season.
Bregman is likely to opt out of his contract at the end of the season, which adds fuel to the fire of the trade rumors, but the Red Sox will likely be one of the top teams in the sweepstakes to sign him.
Boston is likely looking to build its team around Bregman for the next few seasons. He’s been excellent and seems to be well-liked in the city. Trading him now would be foolish.
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