The Detroit Tigers are on the verge of the biggest divisional collapse in MLB history. Detroit’s AL Central lead is officially gone, but the team still holds onto a slight lead in the AL wild card race. 

However, this epic collapse has shown fans and those who cover the Tigers that they need to be active in free agency and make a couple of big splashes this Winter. 

One potential name that could be on the open market is Boston Red Sox all-star Alex Bregman. 

Tigers linked to Red Sox Alex Bregman

In a recent Bleacher Report article, writer Zach Buckley links the Tigers to Alex Bregman and predicts he will sign a five-year deal with Detroit:

“It’s tricky to tell what these recent struggles might do to his market—if he even bothers to have one. The three-year, $120 million pact he signed in February came with opt-outs after both this season and next. If he wanted to extend his stay, he can (either by opting into his deal or signing a new one), but if he’s aiming for a longer, more lucrative contract, he might have to look elsewhere.”

“Prediction: Bregman opts out and signs a five-year deal with the Detroit Tigers.”

Bregman is expected to opt out of his current deal, but what happens after that is unclear. His agent is Scott Boras, who is known for getting his athletes more lucrative deals in free agency. If Detroit opens up the checkbook, they have a real shot at signing Bregman. 

Bregman was named an all-star for the first time since 2019 this season, and is hitting .275 in 112 games, with 18 home runs and an OPS+ of 129. 

Alex Bregman’s potential upcoming free agency will be one of the biggest sweepstakes on the market, and is highly anticipated amongst the MLB world.