The Tigers are circling back on a name they seriously considered this winter. According to former MLB GM and current analyst Jim Bowden, Detroit is one of three teams keeping tabs on Alex Bregman as the trade deadline approaches.

Alex Bregman is making his long-awaited return to the Red Sox lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday night. Boston’s star infielder missed the last 43 games with a right quad strain and has worked tirelessly to get back on the diamond before MLB’s All-Star break.