Tommy agreed to a one-year deal worth $7.75 million with the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported. The right-handed veteran reliever provides more late-inning options for Detroit which helped it make an exciting run in last year’s postseason.
The Detroit Tigers have been part of the Alex Bregman sweepstakes, but another contender may have stepped aside.
Months later, Bregman remains unsigned, and a resolution with his free agency does not appear any closer. Among the teams that have been linked to Bregman in reports include the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. But the reality is that none of the teams listed are close to signing the All-Star infielder.
The Detroit Tigers are still pursuing their dream free agent target as the offseason rages on and pitchers and catchers are just weeks away from reporting to spring training. Every day that passes with Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman unsigned is likely good news for the Tigers since most teams already have their cards on the table.
The Boston Red Sox could stand to add to their bullpen, and lost out on not one but two potential targets in the same day.
The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason looking ... Gomez recently tweeted that the Boston Red Sox and Bregman could be reaching an agreement "in the coming days," with the former Houston Astros ...
Given the latest reporting on the Alex Bregman sweepstakes, Boston Red Sox broadcaster Lou Merloni is ready to move on.
The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers are top landing spots for Alex Bregman. Could the Athletics swoop in and make a play for the right-handed slugger?
Alex Bregman has spent all nine seasons of his big league career with the Houston Astros and was a part of two World Series championship teams. With Bregman now
Alex Bregman is one of the top names left on the free agent market, but the Boston Red Sox don't appear to be in the running.
The Boston Red Sox have been closely connected to Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman, but Boston may be out of the race.