If Houston brought Bregman back, it would create a crowded situation in the infield. They traded outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes before signing free agent first baseman Christian Walker this offseason.

As Alex Bregman may not be part of the Astros anymore, Jose Altuve would do anything to save the relationship,

The Red Sox continue to be engaged with free-agent infielder Alex Bregman, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. There is a caveat to Boston's interest, however, as the Red Sox would prefer any agreement to be of the short-term variety -- meaning,

Alex Bregman has gotten multiple five-year offers amid Houston Astros interest, Ryan Pressly weighs Chicago Cubs trade offer and New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and more attend Max Scherzer workout.