Wed Dec 04 15:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Mariners Eyeing Bregman to Fuel Postseason Push

**SEATTLE, WA** – The Seattle Mariners, who narrowly missed the playoffs in 2024 with an 85-77 record, are aggressively targeting offensive upgrades this offseason. While their pitching staff performed admirably, the team’s lack of power proved costly. One potential solution, according to MLB.com’s Manny Randhawa and freelance sports writer Curt Bishop, is acquiring Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman.

Bregman, a two-time All-Star and World Series champion, is entering free agency and could be looking for a new team despite Houston’s interest in retaining him. While not replicating his 2019 MVP-caliber season, Bregman still posted a respectable .260 batting average with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs, and a .768 OPS in 2024. This would represent a significant upgrade for Seattle, whose third basemen combined for a paltry .213/.301/.341 slash line last season.

Acquiring Bregman would not only bolster the Mariners’ lineup but also deliver a symbolic blow to their AL West rivals, the Astros. The move could propel Seattle into contention for the division title, after finishing just three games behind Houston in 2024. The Mariners’ young, top-tier starting rotation is already in place, making a potent offensive addition like Bregman a key piece in their postseason puzzle. The team is reportedly prepared to explore both the trade and free agent markets to secure the necessary offensive firepower.

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