“The Sox have remained engaged on Bregman, but multiple sources said as of earlier this week, the team’s interest had been in a deal of no more than four years,” writes Spier. “For now, it seems unlikely Bregman would accept a contract of that length.”

The Red Sox remain engaged on Alex Bregman, but a new report reveals why the team hasn't been able to close a deal with the two-time All-Star quite yet.