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.

An Alex Bregman return to the Houston Astros, with whom he's spent his entire professional career to date, is back within the range of possibilities for the free-agent infielder. That's especially the case now that Jose Altuve is reportedly willing to relocate to the outfield to make room for Bregman in a Houston infield that now includes Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker.