The Houston Astros have recently improved their offer to free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, two sources told KPRC 2 news. Bregman is unlikely to accept the improved offer, according to a source. There is still a gap between what Bregman desires and what the Astros are offering.
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Bregman continues to field interest from teams like the Blue Jays, Red Sox, Cubs, and Tigers, with a mix of long-term and short-term options available to him, per sources.
The Astros' latest move, signing left-handed outfielder Ben Gamel to a 1-year deal worth up to $1.2 million gives them the left-handed outfielder the team has searched for all offseason. Gamel will battle for an opening-day roster spot with players like Zach Dezenzo, Taylor Trammell, and Cooper Hummel.
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Bringing Bregman back would move third baseman Isaac Paredes to second base, and put Jose Altuve into more opportunities in left field, where he’s been practicing according to the team.
