Chandler Rome

Oct 30, 2024 | baseball.realgm.com | Chandler Rome

The Houston Astros have resumed talks with Alex Bregman. Bregman and the Astros broke off talks in December as talks "stalled" and the team signed Christian Walker. USA Today first reported on Thursday that the Astros are “keeping the door ajar” for Bregman to return. The Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers have also had varying levels of interest in Bregman. Houston's longstanding of $156 million over six years remains on the table.

Oct 30, 2024 | baseball.realgm.com | Chandler Rome

The Houston Astros have agreed with Ben Gamel on a one-year major-league contract that could pay him up to $1.2 million. Last August, the Astros claimed Gamel off waivers from the New York Mets as the club tried to cobble together any semblance of outfield consistency. Gamel responded with a .259/.377/.362 slash line across 69 plate appearances. Chandler Rome/The AthleticTags: Houston Astros, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, SigningShareTweetDiscussFeedbackHouston Astros TicketsMore Baseball News »

Oct 30, 2024 | baseball.realgm.com | Chandler Rome

While the Houston Astros and Alex Bregman have resumed free agent negotiations, a deal between the two sides is considered a "long shot."“The conversations we’re having, it’s like, ‘Wow, he’s still available.’ That’s why I call it a long shot,” general manager Dana Brown said. “We’re just about ready to go to spring training. Our group is pretty set.

Oct 30, 2024 | baseball.realgm.com | Chandler Rome

The Houston Astros may seek ways to shed some payroll before Opening Day, according to a report. "Throughout the winter, multiple team sources have maintained owner Jim Crane is wary of exceeding the luxury tax for a second consecutive season," writes Chandler Rome of The Athletic. "After signing Christian Walker last month, outside approximations have Houston either right at or a smidge over the first $241 million threshold," Rome continued.

Oct 3, 2024 | baseball.realgm.com | Chandler Rome

Despite a season marred by injury and ineffectiveness, Justin Verlander says he wants to continue pitching. After the Houston Astros were eliminated from the playoffs this week, the 41-year-old said, "I want to continue to pitch, to compete. I'm not ready to step away yet."Verlander's contract with the Astros included a $35 million option for 2025 that vested if he reached 140 innings. He fell well short of that as he logged just 17 starts and 90 1/3 innings.