By offloading reliever Ryan Pressly, the Astros have reopened to door for a Alex Bregman reunion. Where does this leave the Tigers?

The Houston Astros are back in the running for Alex Bregman, but they will have to contend with a couple other teams in need of help at third base.

Alex Bregman, who is being pursued in MLB free agency by the Detroit Tigers, is reportedly back in talks with the Houston Astros, his former MLB club.

Houston Astros star infielder Alex Bregman is likely going to receive a contract worth nearly $200 million this winter.

Pressly has agreed to waive his no-trade clause, according to a person familiar with the situation, and there is an agreement in place between the teams, pending a review of medical records. The person spoke to the AP on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been finalized.

If Houston brought Bregman back, it would create a crowded situation in the infield. They traded outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes before signing free agent first baseman Christian Walker this offseason.

Houston Astros reliever Ryan Pressly has rejected waiving his no-trade clause in his contract for any deal involving the Detroit Tigers.

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