The Houston Astros seem to have their lineup set. After shipping Kyle Tucker out of town which brought back third baseman Isaac Paredes to replace Alex Bregman,

It initially seemed Alex Bregman's days with the Houston Astros were all but over, but talks between the two sides have resumed.

After the Houston Astros fielded a payroll in 2024 that triggered MLB’s competitive balance tax, incurring the penalty for the first time amid owner Jim Crane’s tenure, Crane was asked if the team would consider overstepping the tax threshold again in 2025.

The Astros are "keeping the door ajar" for a potential Alex Bregman reunion. Jose Altuve could play left field. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

This afternoon provided a surprise when USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that the Astros were leaving the door open to bringing back Alex Bregman. It was generally expected that the Astros had moved on once they acquired Isaac Paredes and signed Christian Walker to play the corner infield spots.

The Houston Astros are keeping the door ajar for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman to return, but are not optimistic. Bregman has serious offers from at least 2 teams. If the Astros pulled it off, Bregman could stay at 3B, Isaac Paredes move to 2B and Jose Altuve move to LF.

As the Astros consider their infield options for 2025, one free agent acquisition would reportedly push longtime second baseman Jose Altuve to the outfield.

While most signs point to Alex Bregman joining a new club this offseason, he reportedly could be back in Houston next year. According to USA Today's

Just when it seemed the Houston Astros might be ready to move on from All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman, one MLB insider is giving a bit of hope to a potential reunion ... with a twist.

Alex Bregman could be headed for an Astros reunion after all. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported Thursday that Houston is “keeping the door ajar” to potentially re-sign the star third baseman. The Athletic added that talks have resumed between the two sides.

The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs must have their respective phone numbers memorized at this point. Earlier this winter, the Astros sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to the NL Central squad in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes and prospects RHP Hayden Wesneski and 3B Cam Smith,

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.