Yankees Insiders Question Alex Bregman's Fit at Yankee Stadium amid MLB Contract Buzz

An Alex Bregman signing for the New York Yankees may be doomed by a lack of a proper fit.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that while the team likes his makeup, the it has questions about his fit at Yankee Stadium and the potential for D.J. LeMahieu to fill the role Bregman would occupy.

"Yankees people love Alex Bregman but question whether Yankee Stadium is right for him," Heyman wrote. "It's possible they hope D.J. LeMahieu can regain health to fill 3B."

Bregman is currently a free agent after spending the first nine seasons of his career with the Houston Astros. He helped lead Houston to two World Series titles and was a two-time All-Star and also took home a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger award.

He hit .260/.315/.453 with 26 home runs and 75 RBIs in 145 games in 2024. The Astros traded for third baseman Isaac Paredes and signed first baseman Christian Walker, so a return for Bregman does not appear to be likely.

The Yankees lost star outfielder Juan Soto but have added southpaw Max Fried, outfielder Cody Bellinger and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. Bregman could be another splashy move to help the team's chances at returning to the World Series but the presence of LeMahieu as well as Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Oswaldo Cabrera may make a Bregman signing redundant.