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Next, we turn our attention to Bregman. Although he had a better season overall than Alonzo last year, his performance showcased troubling patterns. Bregman finished with a WAR of 4.1 yet exhibited declines in numerous critical metrics, including a drop in his OPS and home runs. Bregman’s expected metrics indicate he's trending toward being more of a slap hitter, incongruent with the expectations of a corner infielder commanding top dollar.