The Mets lost out on a potential target with third baseman Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs agreeing to a five-year, $175 million contract on Saturday night, per multiple reports.
After beginning his career with the Houston Astros where he played for nine seasons, Bregman spent last season in Boston playing for the Red Sox who signed him to a three-year, $120 million deal last offseason with opt outs after the first two years. But after a solid 2025 campaign, Bregman opted out to become a free agent and look for a new deal.
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Now, the 31-year-old will join Chicago who also pursued him heavily last offseason.
Bregman played in 114 games for Boston last season after missing time with a right quad strain, slashing .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs and 62 RBI. Prior to that, the infielder had six seasons of 145 or more games played.
In his career, Bregman has totaled 209 home runs and 725 RBI to go along with a .846 OPS, making him one of the biggest bats available this offseason.
As for the Mets, their pursuit of Bregman always seemed lukewarm at best as they seem comfortable going with Brett Baty at third base in 2026 after the youngster’s breakout season in which he slashed .254/.313/.435 with 18 homers and 50 RBI in 130 games.
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Baty split time at second base and third base last year, but with Mark Vientos‘ disappointing season offensively and struggles at third base defensively, Baty appears to be the starting third baseman at the moment.
