Cora isn’t the only one who’s in favor of signing Bregman. New Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler co-owns a horse with Bregman and revealed he made a pitch to his longtime friend to come join him in Boston. In 2024 for the Astros, Bregman hit .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBI with a .768 OPS in 145 games.

Houston general manager Dana Brown says the door for re-signing free agent Alex Bregman is “cracked” open, but he acknowledges keeping the third baseman with the Astros would be a long shot.

If Bregman is back in Houston, team sources indicated he would play third base in place of Isaac Paredes, whom the Astros acquired as part of the three-player package for Tucker. In that scenario, both Paredes and Altuve could face a position change.

Will Alex Bregman sign with the Astros? There's troubling Houston Astros news on a potential Alex Bregman reunion.

With the possibility of a reunion with the Astros and Alex Bregman, general manager Dana Brown didn't hold back on the chances.

HOUSTON — Though the Houston Astros have re-engaged in talks with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, general manager Dana Brown on Saturday characterized any potential reunion as a “long shot.”

However, reports this week indicate Houston is still pursuing Bregman. The Astros have reportedly " re-engaged " with the star third baseman after he turned down their initial six-year, $156 million contract offer.