Bregman has guided Houston to two World Series titles, has earned two All-Star nods, a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger award. The Astros were smart to pivot to Walker and Paredes, so they have a contingency plan in place if Bregman does walk.

The Red Sox continue to be engaged with free-agent infielder Alex Bregman, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. There is a caveat to Boston's interest, however, as the Red Sox would prefer any agreement to be of the short-term variety -- meaning,