It wouldn't be a Hot Stove season without the Arizona Diamondbacks popping up as an unlikely suitor for a free agent. USA Today's Bob Nightengale broke the news Tuesday that the Diamondbacks were "kicking the tires" on free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman.

Alex Bregman has another suitor in free agency.The Arizona Diamondbacks are interested in the All-Star third baseman, a source told Ari Alexander of 7News Boston.Bregman has spent the last few offseasons in Scottsdale,

The D-Backs are among the teams that have expressed interest in Alex Bregman, as Bob Nightengale of USA Today was among those to report. Arizona seems to be a long shot to spend at this level but has a vacancy at third base.

For Bregman to land in the Phoenix area, where he lives in the offseason, the DBacks would likely have to unload Ketel Marte first.

Earning his third-career All-Star season in this past campaign, Bregman slashed .273/.360/.462 with 18 homers. And in an apparent attempt to recruit the veteran to his team, Cubs’ infielder Ian Happ outlined a particularly good fit between Bregman and the team’s existing batting order.

Boston Red Sox fans shouldn't be surprised if these three players aren't back with the team in 2026, including 3B Alex Bregman.