ESPN baseball insider and podcaster Buster Olney predicts that free agent Alex Bregman is close to signing with either the Boston Red Sox or Detroit Tigers.

The latest updates on Alex Bregman's free agency. Find out which teams he's likely to sign with as spring training begins.

There have been reports indicating that Jose Altuve could move to left field if the team re-signed Alex Bregman, but that would be a tough decision for Houston, with Altuve getting older and dealing with injuries in recent campaigns. There are still options for the Astros to pursue, including former Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo.

The Chicago Cubs are considering signing free agent Justin Turner as a backup option if Alex Bregman signs elsewhere, according to The Athletic's