Houston Astros GM Dana Brown gave importnat injury updates on Lance McCullers Jr. and Luis Garcia during an interview.

Despite the Astros’ additions of infielder Isaac Paredes in a trade and first baseman Christian Walker in free agency this winter, the club still hasn’t closed the door on a possible reunion with free agent third baseman Alex Bregman.

Bregman, who has played his entire nine-year career with the Astros, hit .260 with a .768 OPS, 26 home runs and 75 RBIs and won his first Gold Glove at the hot corner in 2024.

If Houston brought Bregman back, it would create a crowded situation in the infield. They traded outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes before signing free agent first baseman Christian Walker this offseason.

After the Houston Astros fielded a payroll in 2024 that triggered MLB’s competitive balance tax, incurring the penalty for the first time amid owner Jim Crane’s tenure, Crane was asked if the team would consider overstepping the tax threshold again in 2025.

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.”

Garcia shed more light on his situation when speaking with Rome Saturday, saying that tightness in his throwing elbow in September led to a six-week shutdown for evaluation. Fortunately, Garcia emerged from that latest setback without serious injury and now says he feels good as spring training approaches.

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As Alex Bregman may not be part of the Astros anymore, Jose Altuve would do anything to save the relationship,

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 the possibility of a reunion with the Astros and Alex Bregman, general manager Dana Brown didn't hold back on the chances.