When the Houston Astros acquired Isaac Paredes in the Kyle Tucker trade, it felt as if the Alex Bregman era in Houston was probably over. When they signed Christian Walker soon after, it felt almost certain that Bregman was going to wear another uniform for the first time beginning in the 2025 season.

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown gave a definitive indication that free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman won't be returning to the team

Alex Bregman has spent his entire MLB career to date with the Houston Astros, debuting all the way back in 2016. Since then, he has been a key contributor to two World Series championships, seven division titles and eight straight appearances in the postseason.