The Houston Astros seem to have their lineup set. After shipping Kyle Tucker out of town which brought back third baseman Isaac Paredes to replace Alex Bregman,

It initially seemed Alex Bregman's days with the Houston Astros were all but over, but talks between the two sides have resumed.

The Houston Astros' acquisitions of corner infielders Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes this winter seemed to signal the end of Alex Bregman's time in the Bayou City. A cooled market for the free-agent third baseman could lead to a surprise reunion.

While most signs point to Alex Bregman joining a new club this offseason, he reportedly could be back in Houston next year. According to USA Today's

This afternoon provided a surprise when USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that the Astros were leaving the door open to bringing back Alex Bregman. It was generally expected that the Astros had moved on once they acquired Isaac Paredes and signed Christian Walker to play the corner infield spots.

As the Astros consider their infield options for 2025, one free agent acquisition would reportedly push longtime second baseman Jose Altuve to the outfield.

Alex Bregman could be headed for an Astros reunion after all. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported Thursday that Houston is “keeping the door ajar” to potentially re-sign the star third baseman. The Athletic added that talks have resumed between the two sides.

If Bregman is back in Houston, team sources indicated he would play third base in place of Isaac Paredes, whom the Astros acquired as part of the three-player package for Tucker. In that scenario, both Paredes and Altuve could face a position change.

Alex Bregman's days as a Houston Astro may not be over just yet.The Astros restarted dialogue this week with their longtime third baseman and current free agent, multiple sources told Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

The Astros are "keeping the door ajar" for a potential Alex Bregman reunion. Jose Altuve could play left field. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Astros “are keeping the door open, and so is Bregman,” the source told KPRC 2 Sports Thursday evening. Meanwhile, Houston continues to shop closer Ryan Pressly, with multiple teams interested in acquiring the Astros reliever, but Houston is reliant on Pressly waiving his full no-trade clause to get a deal done.

Free agent Alex Bregman could be back at 3rd base for the Astros if 2nd baseman Jose Altuve is willing to make a key move