The Tigers could explore a Ryan Pressly trade with the Astros after expressing interest in multiple free agent closers.

The Chicago Cubs could swoop into the $200 million Alex Bregman sweepstakes and steal the star infielder from the Houston Astros.

For much of the offseason, they have been linked to star third baseman Alex Bregman, who in all likelihood is not going to return to the Houston Astros. Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report listed Detroit as a top potential landing spot for the two-time All-Star.

The Detroit Tigers are reportedly trying to land Alex Bregman this offseason, but they also have their eyes on a veteran reliever to handle the back end of the bullpen.

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman could be headed to the Detroit Tigers on a massive contract this offseason.

While most signs point to Alex Bregman joining a new club this offseason, he reportedly could be back in Houston next year. According to USA Today's

The Houston Astros ' acquisitions of corner infielders Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes this winter seemed to signal the end of Alex Bregman 's time in the Bayou City. A cooled market for the free-agent third baseman could lead to a surprise reunion.

If Bregman is back in Houston, team sources indicated he would play third base in place of Isaac Paredes, whom the Astros acquired as part of the three-player package for Tucker. In that scenario, both Paredes and Altuve could face a position change.

This afternoon provided a surprise when USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that the Astros were leaving the door open to bringing back Alex Bregman. It was generally expected that the Astros had moved on once they acquired Isaac Paredes and signed Christian Walker to play the corner infield spots.

Alex Bregman remains stranded in free agency, unable to convince the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers or anybody else to meet his ( or, more accurately, Scott Boras') asking price. And the longer this drags on, and the closer we get to Spring Training, the less likely it is that any team caves to his demands — or comes anywhere close to them.

Left-handed reliever Matt Gage, a member of five organizations in the 2024 calendar year, joined the Detroit Tigers for 2025 after a key Zoom meeting.