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.

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.

The Astros don't want to invoke a high luxury tax bill, while their franchise icon is begging them to re-sign a star free agent — how can all parties get what they want?

HOUSTON — Though the Houston Astros have re-engaged in talks with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, general manager Dana Brown on Saturday characterized any potential reunion as a “long shot.”

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.

Astros GM Dana Brown says retaining Alex Bregman may be "a longshot," but some "positive" talks have occurred. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

With rumors swirling of a possible reunion between the Houston Astros and Alex Bregman, Dana Brown characterized the talks with the free agent third baseman as the door being cracked, while still calling it a “long shot.

At the same time, the Cubs and Astros are also engaged with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, according to sources briefed on those discussions, though it’s unclear where those teams exactly stand.

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly has become the latest big name player embroiled in trade rumors. In fact, it seemed at one point as if the closer was destined to be traded to the Chicago Cubs. However,