Cubs Receive Positive Update in New Alex Bregman Speculation

Since the beginning of the MLB offseason, the Chicago Cubs have been continually linked as one of the top potential suitors for veteran star free agent infielder Alex Bregman.

Last offseason, the Cubs were one of the top teams trying to sign Bregman. Unfortunately, he ended up landing a better contract with the Boston Red Sox. Chicago clearly retained their interest in Bregman this offseason, but most fans don’t believe they’ll pay up to get him.

Kyle Tucker remains a free agent as well. Assuming he does end up leaving the Cubs, Jed Hoyer will need to figure out how to replace his offensive production.

Signing Bregman could be exactly the move to make.

With that being said, new speculation has been shared about Bregman that could help Chicago’s case to sign him.

Grant Young of Chicago Cubs on SI has suggested that the Toronto Blue Jays signing Kazuma Okamoto gives the Cubs a better chance of signing Bregman. The Blue Jays were one of the teams with rumored interest in Bregman.

“And now, the fact that Toronto signed Okamoto almost certainly means that they’re out on Bregman, as Okamoto will likely be manning third base for them. Therefore, the teams that are reportedly still in the running for Bregman just went from four to three.”

He also suggested that Okamoto’s signing gives Chicago its best opportunity to jump and lock up Bregman.

“Still, this is a step in the right direction for a Chicago team that has been quite quiet in free agency this offseason. Perhaps this Okamoto signing presents their perfect opportunity to pounce.”

Bregman is coming off of a 2025 MLB season with the Red Sox that saw him play in 114 games. He hit 18 home runs to go along with 62 RBI, while also slashing .273/.360/.462.

Should the Cubs miss out on signing Bregman, fan frustration will hit an all-time high. At least for now, Chicago remains in the mix.