The Houston Astros failed to reach the World Series in 2024. After being a consistent force in the American League, they failed to even reach the American League Championship Series. They will have a big decision to make regarding Alex Bregman in free agency.

While predicting the New York Yankees’ offseason moves, Bleacher Report’s Erik Beaston predicted Bregman would leave the Astros in free agency and sign with the Yankees.

“Ditto Bregman, who spent his entire career in Houston and may want to trade jerseys this season. He hit 26 home runs, had 75 RBI and totaled 151 hits in 2024,” Beaston wrote. “With Soto expected to go to the Mets, the Yankees need to make a splash elsewhere, with Bregman becoming more likely to join the team and continue his career at a position where the Bronx Bombers could use an upgrade. “

Bregman has been one of the most consistent players at third base since playing in the big league. Spotrac expects him to sign a four-year contract worth $119 million this winter.

The Yankees’ top priority is keeping Juan Soto in The Bronx. However, Beaston predicts he will sign with the New York Mets, meaning the Yankees will have cap space to spend on a player like Bregman.

“The busy (Jon) Heyman paired the organization with Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman and Orioles right fielder Anthony Santander, both of whom can be had for significantly less than Soto,” Beaston wrote.

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