Key Highlights
- If the Angels are serious about returning to relevance, they could use a star third baseman in the middle of their lineup. Alex Bregman opted out of his three-year deal with the Boston Red Sox after just one year.
- Boston is rumored to be the top landing spot for the Gold Glove winner and three-time All-Star, but the Angels have recently established financial flexibility. Angels are a 'dark-horse' candidate for BregmanBleacher Report's Joel Reuter listed the Angels as a dark-horse candidate for Bregman on Friday, citing that they could offer the 31-year-old the years and average annual value he seeks after the restructuring of Rendon's contract. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"If that's the case, his market is ripe for a dark-horse team to come in with an offer he can't refuse, and after officially cutting ties with Anthony Rendon, the Angels are a logical suitor from a roster construction and spending power standpoint," wrote Reuter. Bregman emerged as an unofficial captain for the Red Sox, helping teammates with scouting reports and navigating everyday life as a professional baseball player.
- His continued offensive production (.273/.360/.462, 18 HR, 128 OPS+ in 2025) and presence in the Angels' clubhouse alongside Mike Trout could benefit the young team in more ways than one. More MLB news:Dodgers' payroll is even more loaded with Edwin DiazWhy Edwin Diaz left the Mets for the DodgersPete Alonso's free agency just came into the spotlightHow Aroldis Chapman is able to pitch for Great Britain in the WBCWhat the Kyle Schwarber signing means for the Pittsburgh Pirates.