Alex Bregman Rumors: Astros Eye $150M Contract But Star Seeks $200M Amid Yankees Buzz

The Houston Astros and Alex Bregman are still reportedly far apart in negotiations.

The Astros are interested in re-signing Bregman on a six-year contract valued at approximately $156 million, but Bregman is aiming for a deal exceeding $200 million, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

The third baseman out of LSU has spent his entire nine-year Major League career with the Astros but could be on the move if they can't compete with a rumored offer from the New York Yankees, who may target him if they fail to re-sign Juan Soto.

"If the New York Yankees don't re-sign Juan Soto, one back-up plan floating around is signing free-agent first baseman Christian Walker, sign either Willy Adames or Alex Bregman to play third, shift Jazz Chisholm to second base, trade for Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger, and then use the extra money to sign Burnes, Fried or Snell," said Nightengale.

In addition to the Astros and Yankees, Alex Bregman could also draw interest from several other teams including the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies, according to Nightengale.

The former All-Star Game MVP tallied 151 hits, 26 home runs and 75 RBI last season during the Astros' 88-73 campaign.

The two-time All-Star, 2024 Gold Glove winner and Silver Slugger would be an ideal solution to the Yankees' infield issues, as he is the top third baseman available on the market.