MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 09: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros looks on after his at-bat against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning of the game at Target Field on April 9, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Astros defeated the Twins 5-1. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

On Monday, in a news conference introducing first baseman Christian Walker to the club, Houston general manager Dana Brown said the Astros had hoped to re-sign Alex Bregman, the team's third baseman for the last nine seasons,

Houston Astros fans may have to brace themselves for a future without beloved All-Star Alex Bregman at third base. Reports from earlier this month indicated a huge gap between Bregman’s asking price and what the Astros were willing to offer.