Astros still open to reuniting with Gold Glove third baseman

Aug 26, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Astros third base Alex Bregman (2) on deck against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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The Houston Astros have doubled down on their willingness to reinsert star third baseman Alex Bregman back into their fold.

Astros leave offer open to star free agent Alex Bregman

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Monday that the Astros are open to giving Bregman $26 million a year on a long-term deal, but that the figure in play might not be up his alley:

“Astros are trying to bring back Alex Bregman. They’re still willing to do (at least) $156M, 6 yrs, but one reason he declined that earlier is it’s a cut from $28.5M salary. There’s said another team offering 6 w/1st year optout ($ unknown). Among others in: Cubs, Bosox, Tigers,” Heyman wrote.

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Bregman could rejoin an upgraded Astros infield in 2025

Bregman has lasted on the open market for months on end. The two-time World Series champion is one of the highest-profiled players remaining.

The Astros revamped their infield by adding All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes and reigning three-time Gold Glove Award-winning first baseman Christian Walker this offseason. No matter, Houston could still bring back Bregman, move other pieces across their infield, and form a juggernaut defensive unit behind their battery next season.

It remains to be seen how many additional offers will be presented to the New Mexico native, and what he’ll ultimately decide. He does, however, have a team to return to with a lucrative offer if all else fails.

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