The Houston Astros are reportedly still in pursuit of free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman as of Tuesday morning. Houston's brass also appears to have a cost-effective replacement in mind should Bregman seek greener pastures before next season.

Alex Bregman has tested the market for months, but the Astros still have as good of a chance as anybody in the sweepstakes.

Jose Altuve stated his openness to a position change in the context of a specific pursuit, saying he would “do whatever,” including move from second base, if it helped the Houston Astros re-sign Alex Bregman.

The Houston Astros are seriously considering moving José Altuve to left field, a move that could pave the way for Alex Bregman's return to the team. Whether the third baseman comes back or not, it seems like 'Astro Boy' is on his way to becoming an outfielder in the MLB.

MLB teams are competing for Alex Bregman’s future as the Houston Astros continue to push for his return. The MLB free-agent market remains active as teams prepare for the start of spring training. One of the most intriguing situations is that of Alex Bregman,