Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman has been activated from the paternity list prior to Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox have designated right-handed pitcher Michael Fulmer. Bregman is slated to cover the hot corner and bat third on Friday evening. The 31-year-old was held out of the starting nine for just one contest. Over his last six games, Bregman has enjoyed an impressive offensive surge, as he has posted a .391/.462/.739 line with two doubles and two long balls. Under the hood, he has generated a solid .343 xwOBA while posting an elite 13.6 percent whiff rate. Bregman is worth a look in DFS facing Chicago southpaw Martin Perez as he looks to stay hot at the plate.

The Boston Red Sox placed third baseman Alex Bregman on the paternity list on Wednesday and recalled infielder/outfielder Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Bregman put on a show in Tuesday's win over the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, going 5-for-5 with two home runs, a double, four RBI and two runs scored, but now he'll miss the series finale in Tampa and potentially the entire weekend series against the Chicago White Sox. The 31-year-old two-time All-Star has so far enjoyed his time in Beantown, as he's slashing .321/.365/.564 with a .929 OPS, four home runs, a league-high seven doubles, a league-high 25 hits, 16 RBI, a stolen base and 10 runs scored in a league-high 78 at-bats. With Bregman out of the lineup on Thursday against the Rays, Romy Gonzalez will fill in at the hot corner and bat fifth against right-hander Zack Littell.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman had an excellent game before heading for paternity leave in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Rays. Bregman went 5-for-5 with two singles, a double, a pair of solo home runs, and four RBI. The 31-year-old lined a third-inning Ryan Pepiot pitch over the right-field wall and later took Hunter Bigge deep to right-center field in the seventh inning. Bregman has had a stellar start to his Red Sox tenure after signing a three-year, $120 million deal this offseason, slashing .321/.365/.564 with four HR, 16 RBI, and a stolen base in 85 plate appearances. The Red Sox's offense has been erratic overall, but Bregman should have plenty of opportunities to provide fantasy value while hitting third in the lineup.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman had himself a day on Sunday during their doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. In Game two, which was on Sunday Night Baseball, Bregman went 4-for-5 with six RBI, two runs scored, and a home run. The home run came in the third inning with two-on and two-out to put the Red Sox comfortably ahead by nine runs. The Red Sox won the game 18-7 and put on a clinic on how to hit the baseball, led by the new acquisition, Bregman, with his team-high six RBI on the evening. Bregman is liking his new environment, slashing .341/.383/.591 through the team's first 10 games. The Red Sox will look to keep it rolling as they start a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman had a big day on Thursday in the 8-4 win over the division-rival Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, going 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, two doubles, three RBI, two runs scored and two strikeouts. Bregman broke out in this one with his first three extra-base hits in his first year with Boston. The 31-year-old veteran hit his first homer of the year in the first inning off veteran right-hander Charlie Morton and later added two doubles. The two-time All-Star came into Thursday's contest with six hits in his first 27 plate appearances with one walk and six strikeouts. Fantasy managers have to be happy to see him break out for his first big game of 2025, and they'll be hoping he can keep it going this weekend for a series at Fenway Park against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman said he used a torpedo bat in the batting cages and on the field during batting practice on Wednesday before the game in Baltimore against the division-rival Orioles, but he's unsure yet if he'll use it in the game. Bregman is batting third against Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin. The 31-year-old veteran could be looking to get his bat going early on in his first year in Boston after a number of high-profile MLB players have seen rousing success, especially in the power department, while using torpedo bats so far this season. In his first five contests with the BoSox heading into Wednesday's contest, Bregman has gone 5-for-22 with a stolen base, one walk and five strikeouts in 23 plate appearances. If Bregman does start using the torpedo bat in games, fantasy managers will be hoping it will lead to more power for the two-time All-Star.

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that it seems increasingly likely that Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman will begin the season the team's third baseman, and Rafael Devers (shoulders) will start at designated hitter. However, manager Alex Cora has refused to address the situation. It also makes sense with Masataka Yoshida likely to begin the year on the injured list after having offseason shoulder surgery. Bregman hasn't played second base at all this spring, and Devers has yet to play in a Grapefruit League game. With Bregman likely to start at the hot corner in his first year in Beantown, prospect Kristian Campbell, Vaughn Grissom and David Hamilton are all competing for playing time at second base. Campbell has the most fantasy upside, both short- and long-term.

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, third baseman Alex Bregmanwent through his first workout as a member of the Boston Red Sox. The third baseman took part in batting practice and fielding drills. Manager Alex Cora noted that Bregman is a Gold Glove third baseman and could be a "Gold Glove second baseman" if he shifts to that position as well. When Bregman initially signed his three-year deal with the Red Sox, there was speculation he would move to the keystone, as Rafael Devers is already the team's third baseman. However, given the emergence of second base prospect Kristian Campbell, Bregman may be deployed at several positions throughout the season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during spring training, as he could see his fantasy value increase if he were to pick up multi-positional eligibility. Last summer, he posted a .260/.315/.453 slash line with 26 home runs with the Astros.

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman will see opportunities at several positions in the infield. Cotillo noted that Bregman has already begun to see work at second base and shortstop during his first day of camp. Cotillo noted that the original assumption was that Bregman was viewed as the everyday second baseman when he signed with the Red Sox, as Rafael Devers has covered the hot corner throughout his career in Boston. However, given the team's "enthusiasm" for second base prospect Kristian Campbell, Bregman could be shifted around the infield. If Campbell were to perform well in spring training, Bregman could see action at both the keystone and hot corner, which would then move Devers to the DH spot. This would then move Masataka Yoshida to the outfield, as he was the designated hitter throughout most of the 2024 season. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring Campbell's development during spring training, as he will significantly impact the team's depth chart. Bregman could see his fantasy value increase considerably if he picks up additional positional eligibility.

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, newly acquired third baseman Alex Bregman is expected to play second base with the Boston Red Sox. On Wednesday evening, the Boston Red Sox signed the two-time World Series champion to a three-year $120 million contract. While Bregman has played at the hot corner throughout his career, sources indicate he will transition to the keystone. As a result, this will keep Rafael Devers at third base and Triston Casas at first. However, second baseman David Hamilton will likely shift to a reserve role. In addition, top second base prospect Kristian Campbell was in the running to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster but now could open the season at Triple-A to further his development. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the Boston depth chart throughout spring training. Bregman would become a valuable fantasy asset if he gains second base eligibility batting in the top half of a strong lineup and in a favorable park for right-handed pull hitters.

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman is signing a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. The contract includes opt-outs after each season. Bregman was viewed as the clear top bat remaining on the open market. Throughout the offseason, the former two-time World Series champion had several suitors, including the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros. Bregman spent his entire nine-year MLB career with the Houston Astros. Last season, the 30-year-old posted a .260/.315/.453 slash line with 26 home runs and three stolen bases. He generated a solid .257 xBA. The former second overall pick has always shown an elite eye at the plate throughout his career. Last summer, he posted a stellar 13.6 percent strikeout rate, which gives him a significant boost in points leagues. With Boston, Fantasy managers should expect Bregman to have an everyday role at the hot corner, which will likely shift Rafael Devers to either first base or the designated hitter spot. If Devers were to move to first base, Triston Casas would be penciled in as the everyday DH. Bregman should still be viewed as a solid low-end starting third baseman in all formats, as he should see plenty of RBI opportunities while batting in the top half of the Boston lineup.

ESPN's Buster Olney writes that free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman is likely to sign with either the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs or Detroit Tigers soon. Sources with the Houston Astros are skeptical he'll re-sign. If Bregman chooses the Red Sox, he could be moved to second base. The 30-year-old is the last big remaining free agent still on the open market with teams reporting to spring training later this week. For fantasy purposes, the aging veteran would fit best at either Fenway Park or Wrigley Field, and a signing in Detroit would indicate that the Tigers are going all-in after surprisingly making the postseason last year. If he signs with the Cubs or Tigers, he'll likely remain at the hot corner. Without knowing yet where Bregman will be playing in 2025, RotoBaller has Bregman ranked just inside the top-15 fantasy third basemen.

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, the Houston Astros have increased their initial offer to free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. However, Alexander noted that this improved offer is "unlikely" to get the job done. The Astros have shown significant interest in re-signing Bregman even after trading for third baseman Isaac Paredes. If Bregman were to return to Houston, Jose Altuve would move to left field, opening up the keystone for Paredes. In addition, the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays have also shown significant interest in signing Bregman. Last season, Breman played his ninth campaign as a Houston Astro. He posted a .260/.315/.453 line with 30 doubles and 26 home runs. He showed an elite eye at the plate, striking out at a stellar 13.6 percent rate. Fantasy managers should view Bregman as a high-floor third baseman heading into the 2025 season.

According to sources, the Chicago Cubs have offered free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman a four-year contract worth north of $100 million that includes opt-out clauses. In addition to the Cubs, the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros remain potential landing spots for the two-time All-Star. After trading away third baseman Isaac Paredes this offseason in the deal that landed them All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker, the Cubs certainly have an opening at third base, although the expectation is that Matt Shaw is the leading contender for the majority of playing time at the hot corner to open the 2025 season. If the 30-year-old Bregman were to accept Chicago's offer, he'd immediately become the team's starter at third and provide another experienced bat in the middle of the lineup after hitting 20-plus homers each of the last three seasons. He's currently ranked as the No. 14 fantasy third baseman at RotoBaller.

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said the team is "continuing to have internal conversations" about re-signing third baseman Alex Bregman. "The fact that he's available, we still have conversations about him," Brown said. However, the Astros GM hasn't spoken to Bregman's agent, Scott Boras, of late. Houston already signed first baseman Christian Walker and traded for third baseman Isaac Paredes this offseason, so if the Astros and Bregman do reunite, Paredes will most likely move to second base, forcing All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve to the outfield. As long as the 30-year-old Bregman remain available, there will continue to be rumors that he could return to Houston, but the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers might make sense for the two-time All-Star. The former second overall pick out of LSU in 2015 has hit 20-plus homers in three straight seasons with 90-plus RBI in 2022 and 2023.

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Detroit Tigers are still pursuing free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman despite signing right-hander Jack Flaherty to a $35 million deal to augment their starting rotation. Bregman is still unsigned with spring training right around the corner despite five teams reportedly being interested in him, including the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox. At this point, the Tigers and Red Sox are his most likely landing spots. The 31-year-old veteran rejected a $21.05 million qualifying offer from Houston, so any team that signs him this offseason will have to forfeit draft compensation to the Astros. Wherever Bregman ends up, he should remain a regular starter at the hot corner. The two-time All-Star won his first Gold Glove at third in 2024 and also hit .260/.315/.453 with 26 home runs, 75 RBI and 79 runs scored in 145 regular-season games.

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox have emerged as the "co-favorites" to land free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Throughout the offseason, both of these clubs have been at the forefront of discussions about landing the 30-year-old. If Bregman were to sign with Detroit, he would be penciled in as their everyday third baseman. However, in Boston, he would likely be shifted to second base, as the team has emphasized that Rafael Devers is their third baseman. Although, given Bregman's elite defensive play at the hot corner, he may eventually shift to that position. In addition, the Houston Astros have also expressed interest in resigning Bregman. Last season, the LSU product posted a .260/.315/.453 slash line with 26 home runs. He showed an elite eye at the plate with a stellar 13.6 percent strikeout rate.

According to his agent Scott Boras, free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, who won his first Gold Glove in 2024 at third base, is willing to move to second base, the position that he'd play if he signed with the Boston Red Sox. If Bregman were to re-sign with the Astros, he'd almost certainly stay at the hot corner, with Isaac Paredes moving to second base and All-Star Jose Altuve moving to left field. Bregman only has 32 innings of experience at the keystone, but he was a shortstop in college at LSU and has appeared in 257 games professionally at the 6, likely making the transition to second fairly seamless. Paredes, meanwhile, has played only 67 games at second compared to 335 games at third. Re-signing Bregman would lessen the offensive blow of trading Kyle Tucker to the Cubs this offseason, but it would also give the Astros questionable defense at second and in left field.

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown believes it is a "long shot" for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman to return to Houston for the 2025 season. Bregman is viewed as the top bat on the free agent market and has been linked to several teams throughout the offseason, including the Chicago Cubs. However, earlier this offseason, the Houston Astros acquired Isaac Paredes to cover the hot corner. However, if Bregman were to work out a contract with Houston, Paredes would shift to the keystone, which would move Jose Altuve to the outfield. Last season, Bregman posted a .260/.315/.453 line with 26 home runs and three stolen bases. He showed an elite eye at the plate with a 13.6% K rate, making him more valuable in points leagues. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Bregman's status throughout the offseason, as his fantasy stock could rise if he were to join a competitive lineup.

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs are believed to be showing significant interest in free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, with the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox also still involved. The Astros were believed to have moved earlier this offseason, but they've rekindled interest in bringing him back since he's still available and are even considering moving Isaac Paredes to second base and All-Star Jose Altuve to left field to accommodate a move. Bregman, a two-time All-Star and Gold Glover last year, was a big clubhouse guy in Houston and is still revered by many of their current players, including Altuve. He managed 26 homers, 75 RBI and 79 runs scored while slashing .260/.315/.453 in 145 games in 2024. It's unknown if the Astros are willing to up their previous offer to Bregman of six years and $156 million.