“He’s Injured, Expensive, and Still Worth Everything”: Yankees Eye Red Sox’s $120M Superstar Alex Bregman in Shocking Midseason Trade Bombshell
Aaliyan Mohammed
In a move that could redefine one of baseball’s fiercest rivalries, whispers around the league suggest that the New York Yankees are eyeing a shocking trade for Red Sox superstar Alex Bregman, and the baseball world is reeling.
“I think the biggest and most intriguing name is Alex Bregman,” declared CBS Sports’ Matt Snyder, pointing to a potential blockbuster deal that would send the $120 million slugger from Boston’s iconic Fenway Park to the heart of the Bronx.
That’s right — Alex Bregman, in pinstripes. Let that sink in.
Currently sidelined with an injury, Bregman was in elite form before landing on the IL — slashing a monster .299/.385/.553 with 11 homers, proving he’s still got MVP-level firepower. Despite just signing a three-year mega deal with the Sox, his opt-out clause after this season turns him into trade gold — or a rental gamble.
But here’s the kicker: the Red Sox are floundering, and insiders suggest they may sell high before watching Bregman walk for nothing.
For the Yankees, this is a chance to shake up their inconsistent infield. DJ LeMahieu is struggling, Jazz Chisholm Jr. is being shuffled around, and Oswaldo Cabrera’s injury has left a gap screaming for a star. The Yankees could insert Bregman at third, shift Chisholm to second, and immediately upgrade both offense and defense.
With a palatable $25M payroll hit and $60M in deferred money, Bregman is financially feasible — but costly in terms of prospect capital, especially from an archrival. Still, Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman may be ready to pay the price for a real World Series shot.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox brass face a brutal choice: alienate their fans with a trade to the Yankees — or risk watching their $120M man bolt for nothing. The rivalry may be bitter, but the business is cold.
“If things continue on this path,” Snyder warned, “Bregman could well be the big name this trade season.”
And if the Bronx Bombers pull this off?
Baseball will never be the same.
