The Red Sox continue to be engaged with free-agent infielder Alex Bregman, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. There is a caveat to Boston's interest, however, as the Red Sox would prefer any agreement to be of the short-term variety -- meaning,

The Boston Red Sox have been linked to Houston Astros All-Star Alex Bregman all throughout the offseason to this point. He's a superstar and is a two-time World

If free agent third baseman Alex Bregman wants a lengthy contract this offseason, it doesn't sound like he'll get it from the Boston Red Sox.

Jared Carrabis is starting to lose hope for the Boston Red Sox signing Alex Bregman.

While the Red Sox are still interested in signing Alex Bregman, there's a huge hiccup preventing a deal from reaching the finish line.

Bregman has guided Houston to two World Series titles, has earned two All-Star nods, a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger award. The Astros were smart to pivot to Walker and Paredes, so they have a contingency plan in place if Bregman does walk.

Marcelo Mayer, one of the top overall prospects in the game, has told the Boston Red Sox brass that he's willing to work in the outfield and reports indicate that he could see some time out there this spring.

The only big move the Mariners have made is bringing in Donovan Solano on a one-year, $3.5 million deal. But Seattle has also signed or traded for a variety of experienced players

The Boston Red Sox have been closely connected to Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman, but Boston may be out of the race.

Things have been trending in the wrong direction for the Boston Red Sox in the Alex Bregman sweepstakes of late, with the Houston Astros reentering the fray and Craig Breslow reportedly unwilling to match the five or six years he's been offered elsewhere.

The Boston Red Sox may no longer have a chance at acquiring standout third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency.