But, David Schoenfield of ESPN had a more pessimistic reaction to the Bregman deal. He gives out grades for each big offseason move, and this contract with Bregman got a "C+" grade and was met with some odd concerns.

Progress report: The Blue Jays have not rested on the laurels from their 2025 pennant. Even after adding Kazuma Okamoto, Toronto remains in the rumor mill as a possible landing spot for the top remaining free agents, including franchise fixture Bo Bichette.

CBS Sports breaks down how a short-term, high-AAV deal could keep the Cubs in play for Kyle Tucker even after Chicago’s Alex Bregman signing.

The market for free-agent shortstop Bo Bichette could begin to take a firmer shape now that Alex Bregman is off the board.

Free agent right-hander Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN amid multiple media reports.

Outfielder Kyle Tucker is our top-ranked free agent of the offseason, and it appears his market is beginning to crystallize. The reigning-champion Dodgers, reigning AL-champion Blue Jays, and Mets are the three primary pursuers of Tucker right now and have all met with Tucker either remotely or in person,