
The Diamondbacks aren’t rebuilding, but they sure are recalibrating. That distinction matters when evaluating a potential pursuit of Alex Bregman. According to MLB Insider Moccbomb and MLB Networks’ Jared Carrabis on X, the D-backs have been “lurking” in the possibility of signing Alex Bregman, as his future is murky in Boston.
Sources: #DBacks have been “lurking” in the Alex Bregman sweepstakes. #DBacks were able to land star SP Corbin Burnes last year somewhat out of nowhere. #DBacks are a big threat here. #RedSox love Bichette…so keep an eye on that. #MoccBomb
— MoccBomb (@MoccBomb) December 16, 2025
I don’t feel super great about Bregman coming back, but these things are always subject to change. Bogaerts was pretty much a done deal to return until the Padres swooped in with a crazy offer. These situations are fluid. But, yeah. Doesn’t sound promising at the moment.
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) December 16, 2025
I don’t feel super great about Bregman coming back, but these things are always subject to change. Bogaerts was pretty much a done deal to return until the Padres swooped in with a crazy offer. These situations are fluid. But, yeah. Doesn’t sound promising at the moment.
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) December 16, 2025
Arizona’s identity under Manager Torey Lovullo has been speed, pressure, and situational offense. Bregman doesn’t disrupt that; he sharpens it. Even in seasons when his raw power fluctuates, Bregman remains an elite on-base threat with postseason credibility. From a strategic standpoint, Arizona is better positioned than its perception suggests. Their farm system continues to feed affordable contributors, allowing payroll flexibility without sacrificing depth. Bregman wouldn’t block prospects; he would buy them time. That’s roster management, not indulgence.
Losing a third baseman like Eugenio Suárez last season leaves more than a defensive gap at third. It removes protection from the middle of the lineup. If Ketel Marte were to be traded, the Diamondbacks would lose not just a switch-hitting star but an emotional stabilizer. He brings lineup gravity and a reputation for preparation that resonates in young clubhouses.
For D-backs fans, this isn’t about chasing a name. It’s about signaling intent. The NL West is no longer a one-team narrative. Adding Bregman, would say the Diamondbacks believe their recent postseason success in 2023 wasn’t a peak, it was a preview. Arizona doesn’t need Alex Bregman to stay relevant. Signing him could help fill a need at third base, stabilize their lineup, and give fans a reason to believe the window is wide open, right now and beyond.
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