Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown recently seemed to take a hard stance on whether he thinks Alex Bregman will be back in Houston.

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown referred to third baseman Alex Bregman in the past tense, saying that they "lost" him while speaking with reporters on Tuesday.

Houston Astros GM Dana Brown clarifies the team’s stance on Alex Bregman’s contract talks, revealing internal discussions and future plans for the All-Star third baseman in MLB.

It was believed the Houston Astros had the inside track on re-signing veteran third baseman Alex Bregman just a week ago. However the team has made little progress in landing the free agent, who had spent his entire nine-year MLB career in Houston.