This winter, will the Houston Astros be able to hold onto one of their biggest stars?
Until talented third baseman Alex Bregman finally signs a contract with a franchise, this subject will keep coming up. He has become one of baseball’s top third basemen and will be compensated accordingly this winter.
Over the course of four years, he is expected to secure a deal worth $119 million, although a bidding war might raise that amount. Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report pushed the Astros to bring him back to town, but it’s too early to tell.
Is there a case to take a little break this summer, let Bregman go, and concentrate your efforts on attempting to re-sign Kyle Tucker and/or Framber Valdez the next offseason? Most likely,” Kelly remarked. However, it’s difficult to envision the Astros walking the Bregman walk if they hope to compete in 2025. In his contract year, the franchise legend overcame a poor start to drive in 75 runs and hit 26 home runs.
When questioned late in the season about Bregman’s future, general manager Dana Brown was upbeat. “I believe it will succeed,” Brown said. In the end, I believe he wants to remain here. We probably want him to remain here. And all that needs to be done is come up with some kind of agreement.
Bregman has become a legend in the Astros. It would be challenging to see him play in a different uniform. I hope the Astros are able to close a deal. They can definitely afford it if the final cost comes to $119 million.
