The Toronto Blue Jays are red-hot, having won four games in a row and seven of their last 10. At 48-38, they have climbed into a first-place tie with the New York Yankees in the American League East.
After a rocky 2024 season, the Blue Jays have surged back into contention, and they will likely be buyers at the trade deadline. Third base is an area that could use some work.
Some surprising options could emerge on the trade market. One such option could be Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman.
Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report listed Toronto as a possible fit.
"The Ernie Clement/Addison Barger platoon has been a fruitful one for the Blue Jays at third base, but this offense frankly needs another big bat before its World Series pursuit can be taken seriously," Rymer wrote.
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The Blue Jays could certainly use help at third base, and another big bat. Bregman has put together a strong season in Boston.
Despite being on the injured list, Bregman is hitting .299/.385/.553 with 11 home runs, 35 RBI, a 2.9 WAR and a .938 OPS. It is important to note that trades within the same division are rare.
However, that doesn't mean a trade to the Blue Jays is impossible. Toronto was one of several teams that was in the mix for Bregman last offseason before he signed in Boston.
This could give Toronto a better chance to compete for a World Series title this coming October. They have not been to the World Series since 1993.
Bregman provides power from the right side of the plate, and he is also somebody that could stay for a few more years, which could offset the impending loss of Bo Bichette.
We'll see what Toronto decides to do.
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