“If I had to bet right now, I would have to bet the Astros in this negotiation. Even though they made their offer, six-years, $156 million…if Alex Bregman goes back, apparently he’d play third, [Isaac] Paredes would move to second, and Jose Altuve would move to left field. Altuve said ‘I will do this. I want Alex Bregman on my team.’’

According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, if the Astros were able to re-sign Bregman to a long-term extension, they are willing to reshape their defense to have him return to third base. Heyman reported on Friday that the team could look to move new addition Isaac Paredes to second base while shifting Jose Altuve to left field,

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros are reportedly "finalizing" a deal that will send closer Ryan Pressly to Chicago "pending medical review," per ESPN's

While most signs point to Alex Bregman joining a new club this offseason, he reportedly could be back in Houston next year. According to USA Today's

Isaac Paredes ranks ninth on MLB Network's Top 10 Third Basemen Right Now list after recording a .346 OBP with 19 home runs in 2024

There are still plenty of free agents waiting to sign and trade candidates waiting to move, and as such there will be no shortage of activity between now and the start of camp. Speaking of all that, here now are Friday's hot stove rumors.

On the January 24 edition of "The Leadoff Spot" Bowden suggested that if Bregman were to re-sign with the Houston Astros, the Yankees could try and acquire third baseman Isaac Paredes.

The Houston Astros could put together a dream lineup if they can find a way to re-sign superstar infielder Alex Bregman.

HOUSTON — Longtime Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly has reportedly waived his no-trade clause, clearing the way with a trade to the Chicago Cubs. The news was reported by Jeff Passan with ESPN, Jon Heyman with MLB Network and Bob Nightengale with USA Today. The deal is pending a physical.

The Houston Astros reached a tentative agreement to trade Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, clearing the way for Alex Bregman to return to the Astros.

Alex Bregman remains the top prize still on the market during MLB free agency. While Houston's offseason moves, which include signing first baseman Christian Walker and trading for infielder Isaac Paredes, may have indicated a return to the Astros is unlikely for Bregman, the team remains interested in retaining the two-time All-Star.

The Cubs notably acquired star outfielder Kyle Tucker last month, sending Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith to the Astros in exchange. Pressly, 36, lost his closer role last year when the Astros signed Josh Hader to a five-year, $95 million deal last offseason.