All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman's free agency has a twist as reports have emerged of the two-time World Series winners' reunion with his former team, Houston Astros.
Astros star Jose Altuve is "willing to do whatever," including switching positions, to keep Alex Bregman with Houston.
Astros general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday that Altuve could get some reps in left field in addition to second base this season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Brown added the caveat that Altuve playing left field might only happen if the team makes another roster addition.
At the team's Fanfest, Jose Altuve talked about his willingness to play the outfield if it will help the Astros re-sign Alex Bregman in free agency.
Though the Astros have re-engaged with Bregman, general manager Dana Brown on Saturday characterized any potential reunion as a “long shot” given the state of Houston’s roster. Brown intimated that Bregman’s slow-moving market surprised the club and caused it to circle back.
Jose Altuve has started 1,749 career games for the Houston Astros and every single one of them saw him take the field at second base. He's willing to break that run if it means holding on to a longtime teammate.
The longtime Houston Astros second baseman didn't shoot down reports that he would move to the outfield to accommodate an Alex Bregman return.
Alex Bregman's exit from free agency has taken longer than planned, after being ranked among the top 10 players in the offseason, but a miscalculation and strategy in negotiations
A reunion with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman would be met with overwhelming approval in the Astros’ clubhouse. It would also give Houston an abundance of infielders and force the Astros to get creative on defensive positioning.
The internet is divided on Alex Bregman's $30 million contract demand and the Mets reportedly adamant with $26 million offer.
Houston general manger Dana Brown says discussions about possible reunion with free agent Alex Bregman have been mostly 'internal.'