Of all of the teams who could make a splash at the MLB trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers are likely at the top of the list. With a need in the outfield, starting rotation, bullpen, and at third base, there are plenty of stars the team could add at the deadline.
But one move would be a dream scenario for the Tigers. Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report proposed a trade for the Tigers that would land Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman. In return, Rymer has Detroit giving up Alex Cobb and Josue Briceno.
"In reuniting with former Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch," Rymer writes, "Bregman could also further heighten the Tigers' credibility as a winner. Not that they need it at this point, but sometimes too much of a good thing is for the best."
Landing Bregman would be a massive move for the Tigers to make. He'd immediately improve the offense and significantly improve the defense. He'd not only make the Tigers World Series contenders, but could even make them the favorites in the AL.
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And, if the proposal Rymer made were to be what the tigers give up, it'd be a major coup. While Briceno is the fourth-ranked Tigers prospect, he isn't projected to make his MLB debut until 2027. Moving on from him for Bregman would be more than worth it.
Also, moving off Cobb would be a great move for Detroit. He's recovering from a hip injury at the moment, and at 37 years old and costing $15 million in 2025, the Tigers would do well to get off his contract.
While he is a solid starter, moving on from him would free up some money and also open the door to adding a starter in a separate deal at the trade deadline. If the Tigers could land Bregman, and at the cost of their fourth-ranked prospect and Cobb, it'd be an easy deal to make.
Even if Bregman decides to opt out after 2025, it'd still be worth putting together a World Series-contending team this season. Bregman on the Tigers is a perfect fit, and this trade proposal would be a dream scenario in Detroit.
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