Second baseman Jose Altuve has successfully dedicated himself to the Houston Astros for the rest of his profession. Now he needs to see to it that one in every of his star teammates is equally taken care of.
Altuve publicly urged the Astros to work out a brand new contract with Alex Bregman forward of the third baseman’s impending free company. The star second baseman made it clear that he thinks Bregman will keep so long as the group holds up its finish of the cut price.
“I don’t see any possibilities of him leaving,” Altuve stated this week, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “That is perhaps simply me. I actually assume that, on the finish of the season, our entrance workplace folks, GM and possession (are) going to get a deal carried out for him. I don’t assume — I’m positive — that we aren’t solely a greater crew with him, however we’re a greater group with him. We actually must make it occur.”
There is no such thing as a doubt that the 30-year-old Bregman is a core piece of the Astros group. Although his offensive numbers are down barely in 2024, he stays a stable hitter who will contribute 20 dwelling runs whereas taking part in stable protection at third base. He’s additionally a crew chief, having debuted in 2016 and remained with the crew all through all its successes and controversy throughout that point interval. He and Altuve are the one two place gamers remaining from the crew’s 2017 World Collection roster.
The dimensions of the contract Bregman calls for will probably be the important thing query. The Astros have a historical past of being reluctant to supply gamers greater than 5 years on any deal, a stance which may have contributed to them losing Carlos Correa a pair years in the past. Bregman can also be a Scott Boras consumer and Boras already sounds desirous to drive up his client’s value on the open market this offseason.
Regardless of that, Altuve’s phrases undoubtedly carry weight inside the group. Solely time will inform in the event that they heed his recommendation.