Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has entered free agency with aspirations of a lucrative payday. For the first time in his long career with the Astros, he has the chance to secure a superstar-level contract. Free agency also opens the door for other teams to vie for his talents, with the New York Mets, New York Yankees, and Detroit Tigers emerging as strong contenders alongside Houston. However, the specifics of Bregman’s next deal remain uncertain. Spotrac projects a four-year, $119 million contract, while Jon Heyman of the New York Post predicts a seven-year, $170 million agreement. “Big second half – 17 of 26 homers came in the final three months – plus nice postseason record and rep aid excellent all-around player,” Heyman noted. “He’d consider leaving Houston (unlike his longtime teammate Jose Altuve), but decent chance the Astros do everything they can to keep him. $170M, 7 years.”
Recent speculation suggests Bregman could reunite with former manager AJ Hinch in Detroit, though the Tigers may balk at a price tag approaching $200 million. Meanwhile, both New York teams have a strong chance to lure Bregman, especially if one misses out on Juan Soto. Ultimately, if the Astros are willing to commit to a seven-year deal worth $170 million or more, it seems unlikely that Bregman would turn down the opportunity to remain with the only team he’s ever played for.
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