Astros' Negotiations With Alex Bregman Have Stalled
1 day agoContract negotiations between the Houston Astros and free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman recently "stalled," prompting general manager Dana Brown to pivot and add first baseman Christian Walker in free agency. The signing of Walker all but eliminated a reunion between the Astros and Bregman this offseason after the team took him second overall in the 2015 draft. Houston's offer to Bregman was reportedly for six years and around $156 million. Owner Jim Crane has never guaranteed a player more than $151 million or given out a contract longer than six years. Before acquiring Isaac Paredes from the Chicago Cubs in the deal that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago, St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado apparently nixed a potential trade to the Astros. Now that Walker is in Houston, Paredes figures to open the 2025 season as Houston's starting third baseman.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome