Report: Bradley drawing interest from Cubs, Phillies

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 25: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of an MLB game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 25, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The market for Jackie Bradley Jr. continues to grow.

Bradley is drawing interest from the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Toronto Blue Jays, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi.

Toronto had previously been linked to the 30-year-old, who the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros are also reportedly targeting.

Bradley is the top center fielder available in free agency after George Springer.

The longtime Red Sox outfielder posted career-best marks in batting average (.283) and on-base percentage (.364) last season while continuing to play terrific defense (five defensive runs saved).

Roman Quinn, who posted a .576 OPS in 41 games last season, projects as the Phillies' starting center fielder, while the Cubs could use outfield help after non-tendering Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora.

The Blue Jays, meanwhile, have plenty of outfielders but have pinpointed center field as an offseason priority.

Boston signed right fielder Hunter Renfroe on Monday, but Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said there was still "room to add" another outfielder following the signing.

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