Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown gave a definitive indication that free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman won't be returning to the team

Alex Bregman is one of the biggest names left on the free agent market. After the latest update, the Houston Astros may have a shot at retaining him after all.

With spring training days away, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown characterized the team’s activity regarding free agent third baseman Alex Bregman as “internal conversations” again Tuesday. Bregman,

While there has been reported interest from Houston in a reunion, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that Astros general manager Dana Brown used Bregman's name in the past tense when speaking to reporters. "During his address at the team's annual media luncheon, Dana Brown twice spoke about Alex Bregman in the past tense," Rome wrote.

When the Houston Astros acquired Isaac Paredes in the Kyle Tucker trade, it felt as if the Alex Bregman era in Houston was probably over. When they signed Christian Walker soon after, it felt almost certain that Bregman was going to wear another uniform for the first time beginning in the 2025 season.

Despite being seemingly ruled out of the Alex Bregman sweepstakes months ago, the Houston Astros are back in the mix. Their six-year, $156 million offer still stands. Bregman has been connected to other teams such as the Toronto Blue Jays,