The Milwaukee Brewers may be targeting a significant acquisition this summer, with Alex Bregman emerging as a key name in trade talks. According to reports, the Brewers are among the teams potentially landing Bregman before the 2025 MLB trade deadline, as the Boston Red Sox weigh their options amid uncertainty surrounding his contract status.
Brewers’ History of Landing Impact Players and the Bregman Situation
The Brewers historically have made high-profile moves, such as signing CC Sabathia in 2008 and trading for Christian Yelich in 2018. Now, with Alex Bregman potentially becoming available, Milwaukee could pursue him as a solution to their offensive needs, especially at the third base position, which has seen instability this season.
Bregman, who signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Red Sox in the offseason, is currently playing under a structure of one-year deals worth $40 million annually. After this season, he holds an opt-out option that sources say he is likely to exercise unless an extension is reached. The Red Sox hope to negotiate an extension before the deadline, but the presence of agent Scott Boras complicates those talks.
“The Red Sox would like to extend Bregman before the trade deadline, but it won’t be easy with Scott Boras as his agent. And, I’m hearing, in my conversations throughout the league, if he’s not extended, they could end up trading him to Seattle, Detroit or Milwaukee.”
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic
Current Performance and Team Context for Bregman and the Brewers
This season, Bregman is hitting .299 with 11 home runs, a .938 OPS, and a 157 OPS+, statistics that would immediately make him the most productive hitter on the Brewers’ roster. Milwaukee, which boasts a solid pitching staff and strong farm system, is well-positioned to add a player of Bregman’s caliber to strengthen their lineup.
The Brewers face budget constraints that make it unlikely they could sign Bregman to an extension. Instead, the hope would be to acquire him as a rental and bolster their chances in the postseason, particularly with the team eyeing a deeper run into October.
Implications of a Potential Bregman Trade Before the Deadline
The Red Sox find themselves just above .500 and in fourth place within the American League East, which has fueled speculation about their willingness to trade Bregman despite having recently moved Rafael Devers in a major roster shakeup. A Bregman trade this summer could signal further retooling of Boston’s core.
If the Brewers can secure Bregman, his presence on the left side of the infield and power in the middle of the batting order would be a significant upgrade. With roughly three weeks remaining until the trade deadline, Bregman is viewed as one of the top available bats, making him a highly coveted target for contending teams.
Prospects the Brewers Might Offer to Acquire Bregman
To land a player like Bregman, the Brewers may need to leverage some of their highly regarded prospects. Milwaukee’s farm system depth offers a range of trade chips that could appeal to Boston and other contenders in pursuit of young talent.
While exact names and packages have not been detailed, any deal would likely involve a combination of pitching and position-player prospects, given the Brewers’ strengths and Boston’s needs. This potential transaction underscores the dynamic nature of the 2025 trade deadline and the strategic moves teams are preparing to make.