The Houston Astros appear content to let Alex Bregman slip away from them in MLB free agency, which could backfire in the worst of ways.
Bregman stands as perhaps the best position player available in free agency with less than a month before the beginning of Spring Training, and he reportedly still has a standing six-year, $156 million offer from Houston.
Jeff Passan of ESPN said on Wednesday that he cannot believe the New York Yankees are not pursuing free agent Alex Bregman, given the team's infield needs.
Houston general manger Dana Brown says discussions about possible reunion with free agent Alex Bregman have been mostly 'internal.'
Alex Bregman is one of the top names left on the free agent market, but the Boston Red Sox don't appear to be in the running.
Jose Altuve stated his openness to a position change in the context of a specific pursuit, saying he would “do whatever,” including move from second base, if it helped the Houston Astros re-sign Alex Bregman.
The Seattle Mariners opted to go with a familiar face for their open third base spot. On Jan. 30, the Mariners reunited with Jorge Polanco on a one-year, $7.75
Boston Red Sox sign free agent infielder Abraham Toro, adding to their options at second base and providing versatility in the field.
Alex Bregman finds himself in an odd situation this MLB offseason as four other teams have emerged with six year deal for him.
The Houston Astros made the postseason for the eighth straight season after finishing with a record of 88-73 and winning the American League West. Although the Astros made the playoffs again, their streak of seven consecutive American League Championship Series appearances ended as they lost to the Detroit Tigers in the wild-card round.