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The Detroit Tigers reportedly have competition from the Houston Astros, Alex Bregman's former team, in the pursuit for the free agent third baseman.

By helping the Astros unload the contract, the Tigers might have hurt their own chances to sign third baseman Alex Bregman, the top free-agent hitter still on the market. The Pressly trade has only fueled speculation that the Astros are positioning their payroll for a last-ditch effort to retain their fan-favorite star.

Bregman stands as perhaps the best position player available in free agency with less than a month before the beginning of Spring Training, and he reportedly still has a standing six-year, $156 million offer from Houston.

As one of the top remaining players on the market with spring training approaching, here are the latest rumors about third baseman Alex Bregman.

Months later, Bregman remains unsigned, and a resolution with his free agency does not appear any closer. Among the teams that have been linked to Bregman in reports include the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. But the reality is that none of the teams listed are close to signing the All-Star infielder.

Alex Bregman has tested the market for months, but the Astros still have as good of a chance as anybody in the sweepstakes.

While the Houston Astros still have interest in Alex Bregman, their discussions about a potential reunion with the free-agent third baseman have been mostly “internal,” general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday.

Houston Astros GM Dana Brown clarifies the team’s stance on Alex Bregman’s contract talks, revealing internal discussions and future plans for the All-Star third baseman in MLB. Alex Bregman’s future with the Houston Astros is up in the air as MLB free agency continues to unfold.