As expected, it appears Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman plans to opt out once the season is over. Bregman, who accepted a three-year, $120 million deal with two opt-outs from the Red Sox last winter, is coming off a solid, yet injury-hampered year. His production took a sizable dip after coming back from a right quad strain on July 11; still, he finished the season hitting .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs in 433 at-bats. Bregman’s postseason stats were also impressive, going 3-for-10 with a double and three walks (OBP of .462) in three games. His Gold Glove defense (won Gold Glove in 2024) will also be a point of interest. Bregman will likely be welcomed into a busy market with several suitors lining up to ask about him. However, his age (will be 32 next year) and contract expectations may be enough to dissuade those who are more financially stringent or are wary of a potential decline, especially if they have other options. With those factors in mind, here are three teams that might be excellent f
