“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.

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,

What's the latest on the Red Sox's pursuit of Alex Bregman? New reports indicate the free agent could return to the Houston Astros.

The Red Sox have been connected to Bregman since the start of the offseason. Some reports indicate Boston is the likeliest landing spot for the star infielder; others suggest Bregman's desire for a long-term deal could force the Red Sox to prioritize a trade for Nolan Arenado.

The Red Sox haven't been willing to offer Alex Bregman more than a four-year contract. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

If you are a Boston Red Sox or even just slightly follow baseball, you know exactly who the team is tied to. Boston has been arguably the most talked about team

The Boston Red Sox certainly need to add a right-handed thumper to the middle of the lineup Boston’s starting rotation looks like one of the best in the league

The Boston Red Sox have been linked to two-time World Series champion Alex Bregman throughout the offseason, but with Boston's resistance to give out a five-year deal to the Houston Astros free agent, they probably won't bring him in.

“If I had to bet right now, I would have to bet the Astros in this negotiation. Even though they made their offer, six-years, $156 million…if Alex Bregman goes back, apparently he’d play third, [Isaac] Paredes would move to second, and Jose Altuve would move to left field. Altuve said ‘I will do this. I want Alex Bregman on my team.’’

After the Juan Soto and Roki Sasaki sweepstakes took most of the attention in early December and early January, respectively,