Yes, that's right: For the second time this offseason, Brown and the Astros have had their best-laid offseason plans foiled by a no-trade clause. A few weeks after Nolan Arenado nixed a trade to Houston, Pressly reportedly put the kibosh on a deal that would've sent the righty to the bullpen-needy Chicago Cubs.
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.
A reunion between Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros could be on the horizon, which means Jose Altuve could be on the move -- positionally.
The Astros “are keeping the door open, and so is Bregman,” the source told KPRC 2 Sports Thursday evening. Meanwhile, Houston continues to shop closer Ryan Pressly, with multiple teams interested in acquiring the Astros reliever, but Houston is reliant on Pressly waiving his full no-trade clause to get a deal done.
A Houston Astros pitcher is reportedly drawing trade interest this offseason. Per the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Chicago Cubs "and many other teams"
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.
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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
In all likelihood, the door has been closed on a potential reunion between Bregman and the Astros. Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report listed the Boston Red Sox as a likely landing spot for the star third baseman.
For much of the offseason, they have been linked to star third baseman Alex Bregman, who in all likelihood is not going to return to the Houston Astros. Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report listed Detroit as a top potential landing spot for the two-time All-Star.