After this season, it appears that the Houston Astros have a good possibility of losing one of their franchise pillars.
After returning almost the whole squad from the previous season, including Josh Hader as their star addition, the Houston Astros are predicted to be among the greatest baseball teams this year.
A third World Series victory would solidify the Astros’ current baseball dynasty as one of the greatest in MLB history.
Another franchise cornerstone’s career with the team may come to an end this year.
As one of the best third basemen in the game, Alex Bregman will undoubtedly have several suitors when he becomes a free agency following the 2024 season.
If Houston allows him to reach free agency at all.
They may extend his contract, as they did with Jose Altuve, who was also set to become a free agency at the end of the season. However, despite remarks from both parties, nothing has happened on that front.
Although Dana Brown stated that Bregman will be given an extension, she also stated that there is no deadline for finishing the task at hand.
The most likely window would be before the Astros’ Opening Day game against the New York Yankees on March 28. Normally, throughout the season, players don’t want to engage in contract discussions.
However, according to Bregman’s agent Scott Boras, it doesn’t appear like he would accept an extension, even if one is provided.
“According to Boras, Bregman’s circumstances differ significantly from Altuve’s… Bregman will want to make the most of his value as he approaches his 30th birthday next month, according to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart.
That is typical of the situation.
Boras prefers that his customers exercise their right to free agency and accept any offer they receive.
Bregman, though, could be an exception.
Although he was selected second overall in the 2015 draft, he has only ever played for Houston, and he has indicated that he would like to go back.
Much of this will ultimately depend on the amount the Astros give him when they do make an offer. It wouldn’t be shocking to see him go unsigned after the season if it’s a lowball offer.
