Increasingly, signs point to the possibility of the Houston Astros bringing back free-agent infielder (and Astros lifer) Alex Bregman. The club cleared some payroll space by reportedly agreeing to trade reliever Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs,

Alex Bregman remains a free agent ahead of Spring Training, despite rejecting a $156 million six-year offer from the Houston Astros. USA Today's Bob N

The Houston Astros are reportedly still in pursuit of free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman as of Tuesday morning. Houston's brass also appears to have a cost-effective replacement in mind should Bregman seek greener pastures before next season.

The Cubs may sign Alex Bregman in free agency but only if he changes one of his key requests before Spring Training begins.

Houston Astros star infielder Alex Bregman is likely going to receive a contract worth nearly $200 million this winter.

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers are seen as 'co-favorites' for All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman. Nightengale

The Detroit Tigers reportedly have competition from the Houston Astros, Alex Bregman's former team, in the pursuit for the free agent third baseman.

Jose Altuve stated his openness to a position change in the context of a specific pursuit, saying he would “do whatever,” including move from second base, if it helped the Houston Astros re-sign Alex Bregman.

While the Houston Astros still have interest in Alex Bregman, their discussions about a potential reunion with the free-agent third baseman have been mostly “internal,” general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday.

Astros are still interested in Alex Bregman, but Toronto Blue Jays reportedly have made their own offer to the star infielder.

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