MLB Rumors: Alex Bregman Not Seen as $300M Player by Some Teams in 2024 Free Agency

Alex Bregman is one of the headline free agents this offseason, but that doesn't mean the third baseman will land a contract north of $300 million.

ESPN's Buster Olney and Jeff Passan reported on the situation Thursday and noted some executives around the league "don't necessarily view him as a $300 million player." They also suggested agent Scott Boras could drag the negotiating process into February or March like he has for past clients.

Bregman might not land a mega contract this offseason, but he is still playing at a consistent level before he turns 31 years old in March.

He slashed .260/.315/.453 with 26 home runs and 75 RBI in 145 games this past season, which was his highest home run total since his dominant season in 2019 when he finished second in American League MVP voting.

The veteran likely won't reach that level again when he slashed .296/.423/.592 with 41 home runs and 112 RBI, and potential suitors surely know that.

But he showed improvement in other ways in 2024 and took home his first career Gold Glove. He was responsible for six defensive runs saved above average last season, per FanGraphs, and should continue to play defense at a high level at third base.

While important, the position isn't quite as physically demanding as shortstop or centerfield, so his defense should age well on his next contract.

Bregman's resume also speaks for itself with two World Series crowns, two All-Star selections, the Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger award.

Another thing working in his favor is many of the top free agents, outside of Juan Soto, are pitchers this offseason. Much of the attention was on pitchers such as Corbin Burnes, Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell and Max Fried entering the offseason, meaning players like Bregman should be enticing for teams looking for offense that aren't willing to spend the $600 million-plus it might take for Soto.

Whether that means he will sign a $300 million deal remains to be seen, but it seems there is at least some doubt about the overall ceiling for his contract among league executives.