Former Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman hit a historic home run in his first at-bat as a visiting player. Bregman became a two-time World series winner with the Astros.

On Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB .com added fuel to that fire by listing the Phillies as a top potential fit for Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman this winter, assuming the three-time All-Star opts out of the final two years of his contract.

BOSTON — Alex Bregman is not in the Red Sox lineup Sunday against the Marlins. Abraham Toro will play third base. Boston will try for a three-game sweep against Miami at Fenway Park. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora offers curious explanation for not sending pinch-runner Nate Eaton home on an 11th-inning fly ball