Alex Bregman declined a one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer from the Houston Astros on Tuesday in a foregone decision as the third baseman navigates free agency. Bregman, 30, is projected to receive a long-term,

The Astros have called re-signing Alex Bregman their top offseason priority. Whether that'll happen remains to be seen, but Jon Heyman

Still, the Astros this season claimed their fourth straight AL West title, and after reaching an early-season low point by dropping to 12 games under .500 in May they were one of MLB's best teams. All that raises hopes and realistic expectations of another contending season in 2025.

Alex Bregman's latest free agent maneuvering appears to prioritize a potential future beyond the Houston Astros.

Alex Bregman has made a decision about whether or not to accept the Houston Astros' qualifying offer ahead of his upcoming free agency.

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown insists his club is in hot pursuit of Alex Bregman this winter, with retaining the two-time All-Star and two-time champion standing as the franchise's top priority in free agency. But Houston may have a backup plan should Bregman find a new home.

HOUSTON — One year after carrying the largest payroll in club history and paying the luxury tax for the first time in his ownership tenure, Jim Crane said the Houston Astros have the “wherewithal” to spend at a similar pace in 2025, but he tempered some expectations of another record-setting number.

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane admitted the team is looking at backup options if Alex Bregman doesn't re-sign.

Following the conclusion of the season with the Dodgers winning the World Series, many teams across the league one being the Astros; waste no time in regards to the free agency market opening and working to get deals done before spring training in the new year.