Bregman turns 31 in late March. The incumbent Astros have their infield corners spoken for with Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker, which means no path for a Bregman reunion.

The Alex Bregman sweepstakes look to be progressing into the finalist stage.On a livestream Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Toronto Blue Jays and the Detroit Tigers are the two “most likely” teams to land the multi-time All-Star infielder Bregman in free agency.

As the New York Yankees and the New York Mets extend offers to Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki, his manager has revealed the potential path for Sasaki to make his move to MLB. One country that has proven to be a hotbed for young talent in Major League Baseball (MLB) is Japan.

According to agent Joel Wolfe, ace Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki is "calling the shots'' during the process of selecting an MLB club.

Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese pitching phenom, is the crown jewel of this offseason’s international market. While the odds might not favor the Bronx Bombers, their name remains firmly in the mix as we inch closer to the January 15 signing deadline.