One of the new bits of chatter this week involved the Diamondbacks being involved on free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. The likelihood of them actually signing Bregman, though? Not great. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported Thursday that it's probably time to pump the brakes on that a bit.

An MLB insider shuts down speculation linking Alex Bregman to the Diamondbacks, calling a potential trade highly unlikely.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly weighing a key Ketel Marte decision as they explore a potential pursuit of Alex Bregman, adding intrigue to the MLB free-agent market.

The Athletic's Will Sammon pondered the possibility. While Sammon presents the idea as more of a hypothetical than a given, it's a fair reaction to what has been a quiet stretch for Munetaka Murakami ahead of his signing deadline, 5 pm. ET on Monday, Dec. 22.

With MLB’s Winter Meetings in the rearview mirror, the free-agent market has slowly begun to churn in the week since. Notable names such as Jorge Polanco, Tyler Rogers, Ha-Seong Kim and Luke Weaver have all found new homes since the baseball world left Orlando,

Alex Bregman enjoyed a strong season in 2025. Batting .273 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs, the infileder played a key role in helping the Boston Red Sox qualify for the postseason, earning his third All-Star selection in the process.

As Ketel Marte trade rumors continue to gain steam, the Arizona Diamondbacks are emerging as a potential landing spot for Alex Bregman.

The Phillies’ interest in Alex Bregman could hinge on the future of one of Bryce Harper’s teammates, with internal roster decisions shaping Philadelphia’s approach to free agency.

The question for the Diamondbacks isn’t whether Alex Bregman fits or has a chance to sign with Arizona; the real question is whether the D-backs can afford two pillars with Alex Bregman, without cracking the foundation of trading Ketel Marte.