Though the Astros have re-engaged with Bregman, general manager Dana Brown on Saturday characterized any potential reunion as a “long shot” given the state of Houston’s roster. Brown intimated that Bregman’s slow-moving market surprised the club and caused it to circle back.

The Houston Astros are now considered the favorites to win the Alex Bregman sweepstakes in free agency this winter.

Houston Astros career second baseman Jose Altuve is so eager for former teammate Alex Bregman to potentially return to the squad, the nine-time All-Star is willing to move to left field.

A reunion with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman would be met with overwhelming approval in the Astros’ clubhouse. It would also give Houston an abundance of infielders and force the Astros to get creative on defensive positioning.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve discussed teammate Alex Bregman's free agency and a potential move to the outfield today. Read more at MLBTR.

As Alex Bregman may not be part of the Astros anymore, Jose Altuve would do anything to save the relationship,

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.

The longtime Houston Astros second baseman didn't shoot down reports that he would move to the outfield to accommodate an Alex Bregman return.

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.

The internet is divided on Alex Bregman's $30 million contract demand and the Mets reportedly adamant with $26 million offer.

Altuve, who stands 5-foot-6, has never played the outfield at any point over his more than 15,000 defensive innings.