HOUSTON — Though the Houston Astros have re-engaged in talks with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, general manager Dana Brown on Saturday characterized any potential reunion as a “long shot.”

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.

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.

The Red Sox continue to be engaged with free-agent infielder Alex Bregman, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. There is a caveat to Boston's interest, however, as the Red Sox would prefer any agreement to be of the short-term variety -- meaning,

Houston Astros star infielder Alex Bregman is likely going to receive a contract worth nearly $200 million this winter.

At the team's Fanfest, Jose Altuve talked about his willingness to play the outfield if it will help the Astros re-sign Alex Bregman in free agency.

The Houston Astros have once again emerged in the $200 million Alex Bregman sweepstakes, even after acquiring a third baseman.

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

With rumors swirling about Alex Bregman possibly returning to the Astros, general manager discussed those talks at FanFest on Saturday.

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

If Houston brought Bregman back, it would create a crowded situation in the infield. They traded outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes before signing free agent first baseman Christian Walker this offseason.