It seems like the Houston Astros are moving on from All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman after signing first baseman Christian Walker and trading for versatile Mexican infielder Isaac Paredes.
Astros’ General Manager Dana Brown admitted that negotiations with Bregman had hit a wall, prompting a reaction from the player’s agent, Scott Boras.
“Over time, teams learn that if they run from leadership and talent, they’re running from the ultimate goal,” Boras quipped, sending a clear message to the Astros about their apparent disinterest in renewing Bregman’s contract.
Before acquiring third baseman Isaac Paredes from the Chicago Cubs and signing first baseman Christian Walker as a free agent, Bregman was a strong candidate to return as the Astros’ third baseman. However, with these moves, the veteran seems to be out of the picture.
A couple of weeks ago, it was revealed that Bregman turned down a $160 million offer from the Astros. It’s believed that the 30-year-old veteran is seeking a long-term deal worth $200 million or more.