About the moment Tigers manager AJ Hinch signs his lineup card on a given game-day in 2025, and about the time it’s understood that for the past 11 months the Tigers have had MLB’s best record, a roster reality becomes clearer.

As fans know, Detroit has been searching for an everyday option at third for a few seasons now, hence their offseason pursuit of Alex Bregman. Bregman ultimately chose to join the Boston Red Sox, which enraged the Detroit faithful amid his hot start to the 2025 MLB campaign.

The Athletic’s Tim Britton, Aaron Gleeman, and Chad Jennings have targeted Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman as a potential trade candidate m at the deadline, naming the Tigers as a good fit. The Red Sox are currently just outside of the playoff picture at 48-45, and have already traded away superstar Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.