The new talk of the town—possible position of Alex Bregman in the Red Sox. While the Red Sox’s acquisition of Bregman got enough limelight, now all eyes are on who will play at 3B for the team. Who among Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman will get the coveted 3B position? Now Alex Cora’s latest update about Masataka Yoshida’s return to the field might ensure a good end to this situation. The Red Sox manager Alex Cora is reportedly facing reluctance from Devers to play as a DH, while the latter’s 3B stats are not justifying his choice. Moreover, with Bregman, Cora got another reliable option at 3B, which makes the Red Sox delay their final team combination. Well, it seems like the addition of Bregman has created a healthy situation in the team with more contenders for a particular position. So, how can Yoshida’s return influence the 3B decision for the team? And what could be the best combination for the Red Sox, keeping Yoshida in the middle? Where will Alex Bregman play?Before joining the Red Sox, Alex Bregman was offered 2B, and he agreed. Back to the current time, Bregman is still open to play at 2B. Then what’s the issue here? It’s the stats of Devers at 3B that make Cora think otherwise. It is Devers’ struggling defense that made the talks here. Devers led AL third basemen in errors for the seventh year in a row. This might have made Cora say, “No decisions have been made,” as to who will play at 3B. On the other hand, Bregman led AL third basemen in fielding percentage, assists, total chances, and putouts in 2024, making a strong case for 3B.Masataka Yoshida has been cleared to face live BP, and there’s a chance he will start DHing in spring training games soon, Alex Cora said (via @SmittyOnMLB).He’s still only throwing at 45 feet, so there’s some ground to cover before he can play the field in games. pic.twitter.com/PZH0kVjWRM— Boston Sports Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) February 26, 2025While Devers was asked to play as a DH and let Bregman take 3B, the former voiced his reluctance. So, what next now? “Masataka Yoshida has been cleared to face live BP, and there’s a chance he will start DHing in spring training games soon,” said Cora in an interview with Christopher Smith. This means Yoshida is coming back as DH, and Devers is no more the first choice for the same. This also indicates that Devers will then stay back at 3B, while Bregman needs to play at the second. Possible combinations for the Red SoxDevers at 3B and Bregman at 2B is the best combination the Red Sox can have. However, Devers’ struggle at 3B is what makes this combination, a challenge. While there is no other way to play Yoshida than DH, it is to decide between Devers and Bregman to take 3B and 2B respectively. Well, it seems hopes are low for Bregman to get 3B. “We’re preparing Raffy to play third base,” said Cora over his probable 3B choice. Yoshida’s recent issue of lack of hitting velocity can bring a twist to the tale again.As per the reports, if Yoshida is all set for the start of the 2025 regular season, his fantasy value will be down after staying low-par in his first two big-league seasons. For the unversed, he makes good ball-to-bat contact and has hit .285 in 248 games, but he lacks power (25 homers). This might make a case to get someone like Devers with better hitting abilities for DH. Again the same cycle of who will then take 3B and 2B will start in the Red Sox. Thus, no hope of ending this debate soon. Alex Cora got a situation over a conflict to resolve between Devers and Bregman. Anyway it goes, the bases will be stronger than ever with Triston Casas, Alex Bregman, and Rafael Devers leading the charge from each plate. What do you think about the chance of Bregman at 3B? Share your thoughts with us below. The post Alex Bregman’s 3B Hopes Perish After Alex Cora’s Latest Update On a Returning Red Sox Star appeared first on EssentiallySports.