Once seen as deadline sellers, Boston entered the All-Star Break on a 10-game winning streak, catapulting the team into playoff contention. When ESPN updated its top 50 trade candidates on Monday, Bregman was notably absent. The story comes three days after Jeff Passan, who co-wrote the piece, poured cold water on a potential Bregman trade.

Alex Bregman's signing in Boston led to Rafael Devers' premature departure. But now all eyes will be on whether the Red Sox can retain Bregman, who has an opt-out clause after this season.