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.
The free-agent market is heating up and Jurickson Profar has become a name to watch. According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros are among the teams expressing interest in the versatile utility player.
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.”
The way that Houston Astros teammates are talking about a potential Jose Altuve position switch make the latest Alex Bregman rumors hard to believe.
Jurickson Profar, coming off an All-Star showing with the San Diego Padres, is reportedly drawing interest from the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros.
The Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays have shown interest in free-agent outfielder Jurickson Profar, MLB Network's Mark Feinsand reports.The Blue Jays signed veteran outfielder Anthony Santander to a five-year,
Bregman coming back at this point would be a bit awkward because Houston has clearly conducted its offseason under the assumption that he was leaving. It traded star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs and got back infielder Isaac Paredes, who has played the strong majority of his games at third base.
The Toronto Blue Jays may be among the favorites to steal slugger Pete Alonso from the New York Mets this offseason.
Astros just added Cam Smith to the mix, but players like Zach Dezenzo and Jacob Melton could have a more immediate impact.
Ryan Pressly, who has a full no-trade clause in his contract, has reportedly stopped the Astros from trading him to the Blue Jays ahead of the 2025 season.
The Blue Jays and Astros are among the teams with some interest in free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.