According to longtime MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, that inaction might be a ploy from the Red Sox — especially if it leads to a desperate Bregman eventually lowering his contract demands with spring right around the corner.

The Boston Red Sox are patiently waiting out Alex Bregman's other suitors in their free agent pursuit, an MLB insider reports.

The Boston Red Sox are still looking for their right-handed slugger acquisitions this offseason, and the MLB media is convinced the right answer is two-time World Series champ Alex Bregman. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal was very vocal about this, saying there’s multiple reasons why it’s a good fit, as long as Bregman is willing to switch positions.

Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is in the middle of his second offseason in charge of the Boston Red Sox. He’s been more aggressive with this crop of available players, highlighted by the acquisition of two starting pitchers.

The Boston Red Sox are still waiting on the decision of two-time World Series champ Alex Bregman, as he could be the righty slugger they need. However, it seems they don’t plan on meeting the number he wants. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, it’s because they no Bregman has no other suitors.

It has been reported that the Boston Red Sox are looking to make one more "significant move" before the start of the 2025 season. Alex Cora sounds like he could be eyeing a reunion with Alex Bregman to make this happen.