HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 01: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout after the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park on September 01, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Astros’ Jose Altuve begs for Alex Bregman re-signing.
The Astros have a major decision to make next offseason with Alex Bregman set to hit the open market.
The Houston Astros built their dynasty around a core of players who dug them out of a lengthy rebuild. Namely, Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman have been integral to Houston’s success over the past decade. Both are multi-time All-Stars who will go down as all-time Astros.
While Altuve is set to be an Astro for life, Bregman’s return to the organization in 2025 remains in doubt. The third baseman will be a free agent after the season and is likely to demand top dollar. Several teams will be interested in Bregman, leaving the Astros with competition for their franchise icon.
Altuve issued a resounding statement about Bregman’s future with the team. While Altuve is the face of the franchise, Bregman is just as important in his eyes.
“I don’t see any chances of him leaving,” Altuve said, The Athletic. “That might be just me. I really think that, at the end of the season, our front office people, GM and ownership (are) going to get a deal done for him. I don’t think — I’m sure — that we are not only a better team with him, but we are a better organization with him. We really need to make it happen.”
Altuve admitted that he’s not confident it will happen. That doesn’t mean he wants to see Bregman in another uniform.
“Maybe it’s just that I don’t want to see it happen, so I don’t think about it,” Altuve said.
Altuve signed a five-year, $125 million contract extension in February. Bregman will probably get more money than that.
Astros eye another postseason run with Bregman decision looming
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) and second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrate the win against the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park.
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The Alex Bregman decision is a huge one for the future of the player and the Astros franchise. Before that is settled, Houston would like to think Bregman can be a major reason why they win another World Series.
