Latest trade rumor could spell doom for Astros’ hopes of Alex Bregman reunion
The Houston Astros may look a lot different next season in terms of star power. Third baseman Alex Bregman, a two-time All-Star and World Series champion, is set to hit free agency for the first time in his career. Bregman could very well command a lucrative contract, as he is the top player available at his position.
Astros general manager Dana Brown said that third base is his biggest priority this offseason, and that conversations with Bregman’s agent Scott Boras “as optimistic.” But that’s not entirely a given that Bregman will certainly return to Houston. Bregman could receive some serious attention elsewhere.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan (subscription required), the Philadelphia Phillies have placed All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm on the trade block. Passan writes that Bohm had a disappointing second half to the season and the Phillies are looking to make a splash after getting eliminated by the New York Mets in the NLDS.
That could open the door for the Phillies.
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