Houston Astros star infielder Alex Bregman is likely going to receive a contract worth nearly $200 million this winter.

After the Houston Astros fielded a payroll in 2024 that triggered MLB’s competitive balance tax, incurring the penalty for the first time amid owner Jim Crane’s tenure, Crane was asked if the team would consider overstepping the tax threshold again in 2025.

The Detroit Tigers are widely reported to have significant interest in free-agent infielder Alex Bregman, but the two sides apparently aren't moving toward an agreement at the present time. Here's this report from the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold:  "The Detroit Tigers remain interested,

The New York Mets have been linked to former Houston Astros slugger and current unrestricted free agent Alex Bregman for much of this offseason. Initial thinki

Appearing on MLB Network’s Hot Stove, MLB insider Jon Heyman predicted that Bregman will land with the Boston Red Sox.

Alex Bregman, who is being pursued in MLB free agency by the Detroit Tigers, is reportedly back in talks with the Houston Astros, his former MLB club.

Here's what our experts think could still go down between now and spring training, from free agency to off-the-field drama.

The Toronto Blue Jays, who have repeatedly struck out on top free agents two offseasons in a row, have been the most heavily rumored suitor of late. The San Francisco Giants, too, have long sought a big bopper and could use a first baseman.

It's pretty well known at this stage of the offseason that the Detroit Tigers are interested in Alex Bregman. Any bit of information released about the star third baseman continues to list the usual suspects of those who would like to sign him,

Houston's longtime star at second base is reportedly considering a position move in order to retain Bregman in free agency, as first reported by USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Altuve would fill the Astros' current void in left field, while Paredes—the assumed starting third baseman sans Bregman—would move to second.

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Sports, longtime Houston Astros star Alex Bregman has multiple contract offers of at least five years. The Athletic reported the 6-year, $156 million offer the Astros made to Bregman earlier this offseason is still on the table.