Alex Bregman 's free-agent odyssey is now in its third month, with Spring Training fast approaching for a two-time All-Star presently without an MLB home. The wait for the former Houston Astros third baseman doesn't have a clear ending as of Thursday.

That trio includes both Japanese ace Roki Sasaki, who can't ink a deal until the new international amateur free-agent signing window opens on Jan. 15, and fellow right-hander Jack Flaherty, whose recent volatility warrants some skepticism.

Alex Bregman is holding his ground on the type of contract he's demanding from teams interested in signing him as a new addition.

With offseason rumors increasing, the Boston Red Sox could explore a power-hitting option as an alternative to Alex Bregman, aiming to strengthen their lineup for the upcoming MLB season. The Boston Red Sox have been one of the most talked-about teams during this MLB offseason,