Yankees Eyeing $280 Million Deal for 2-Time All-Star As the New York Yankees gear up for the 2024 season, having made significant acquisitions including star slugger Juan Soto, speculation is already swirling about their moves in the upcoming free-agent market. According to a report from Joel Sherman in the New York Post, attention is turning towards two-time All-Star and World Series champion Alex Bregman, who is expected to command a hefty nine-year, $286 million contract when he hits free agency after the season. Sherman suggests a potential bidding war between the Yankees and their crosstown rivals, the Mets, for Bregman’s services.
Yankees Seeking Third Base Upgrade with Alex Bregman Sherman outlines how Bregman would address a key roster gap for the Yankees as a third baseman. With D.J. LeMahieu aging at 35 and the unproven Oswald Peraza as the next option, the Yankees are eyeing Bregman as a solution. LeMahieu’s declining performance and Peraza’s lackluster stats from last season underscore the need for a long-term solution at third base.
Bregman boasts an impressive career slash line and has demonstrated his value with both his bat and his defensive skills. While the Astros may try to retain him, the projected cost of Bregman’s contract could pose a challenge, especially given his prime years and the expectations set by his agent, Scott Boras.
Potential Free Agent Bidding Wars for the Yankees in 2025 Sherman also hints at potential bidding wars between the Yankees and Mets for other coveted free agents after the 2024 season, including star outfielder Juan Soto. Despite past tensions, the Yankees and Mets could find themselves competing for top talent in the upcoming offseason.
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