The Cubs may sign Alex Bregman in free agency but only if he changes one of his key requests before Spring Training begins.

An Alex Bregman return to the Houston Astros, with whom he's spent his entire professional career to date, is back within the range of possibilities for the free-agent infielder. That's especially the case now that Jose Altuve is reportedly willing to relocate to the outfield to make room for Bregman in a Houston infield that now includes Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker.

With less than three weeks remaining for Spring Training, All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman's free agency has started to heat up.

There are still plenty of free agents waiting to sign and trade candidates waiting to move. There will be no shortage of activity between now and the start of camp. Here now are Tuesday's hot stove happenings.

Coming into the MLB offseason, one of the weaknesses the Houston Astros were looking to upgrade was their outfield. It became an even bigger need when they pull

“If I had to bet right now, I would have to bet the Astros in this negotiation. Even though they made their offer, six-years, $156 million…if Alex Bregman goes back, apparently he’d play third, [Isaac] Paredes would move to second, and Jose Altuve would move to left field. Altuve said ‘I will do this. I want Alex Bregman on my team.’’

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

The Houston Astros might be one of the most important clubs to monitor as the offseason rolls along as they have been linked to two significant moves that could shape the open market.

Alex Bregman has tested the market for months, but the Astros still have as good of a chance as anybody in the sweepstakes.

With less than a month until Spring Training gets underway, free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman will see his market intensify

On the January 24 edition of "The Leadoff Spot" Bowden suggested that if Bregman were to re-sign with the Houston Astros, the Yankees could try and acquire third baseman Isaac Paredes.

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros agreed to a trade Tuesday that sent reliever Ryan Pressly to the Windy City. The Astros announced they acquired