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.

As the Houston Astros’ offseason caravan resumed after this week’s winter storm, so did the latest hot stove rumors. Could the Astros be back in play for a reunion with Alex Bregman? Multiple reports floated that possibility Thursday.

Alex Bregman has been one of the most talked about players throughout the offseason. While he did not sign with any team in the first wave of free agency, the long-time Houston Astros 3rd baseman has a strong history of coming through with big hits and key plays,

The Astros’ chances of retaining Alex Bregman seemingly went up in smoke when he declined their reported six-year, $156M offer earlier this winter. Houston pivoted quickly, first trying to engineer a trade for Nolan Arenado,

The Astros are "keeping the door ajar" for a potential Alex Bregman reunion. Jose Altuve could play left field. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.