There are still plenty of free agents waiting to sign and trade candidates waiting to move, and as such there will be no shortage of activity between now and the start of camp. Speaking of all that, here now are Friday's hot stove rumors.

With the clock ticking down until the season begins, one MLB insider made a bold prediction about where Alex Bregman will end up.

HOUSTON — Though the Houston Astros have re-engaged in talks with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, general manager Dana Brown on Saturday characterized any potential reunion as a “long shot.”

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.

The Astros don't want to invoke a high luxury tax bill, while their franchise icon is begging them to re-sign a star free agent — how can all parties get what they want?

As the start of spring training gets closer without Alex Bregman being signed, the possibility of him returning to the Houston Astros are looking a

Bregman, who has played his entire nine-year career with the Astros, hit .260 with a .768 OPS, 26 home runs and 75 RBIs and won his first Gold Glove at the hot corner in 2024.

With the possibility of a reunion with the Astros and Alex Bregman, general manager Dana Brown didn't hold back on the chances.

For much of the MLB offseason, the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers have been among the favorites to land star free agent third baseman Alex Bregman.In recent days, it’s been reported that the two-time All-Star has started to “re-engage in talks” with the team he’s spent his entire nine-year MLB career with

Alex Bregman, a notable player for the Houston Astros, has a close relationship with teammate Zach Greinke's wife, Emily. Reagan Elizabeth Bregman, Al

As Alex Bregman may not be part of the Astros anymore, Jose Altuve would do anything to save the relationship,