Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown gave a definitive indication that free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman won't be returning to the team

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

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 spring training days away, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown characterized the team’s activity regarding free agent third baseman Alex Bregman as “internal conversations” again Tuesday. Bregman,

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.

The Houston Astros’ will-they-or-won’t-they dance with Alex Bregman now looks to be leaning in one direction. Speaking on Tuesday at the team’s annual media luncheon, Astros general manager Dana Brown dropped a major hint about the free agent infielder Bregman.

The Houston Astros' general manager let slip a major clue that could define Alex Bregman's future in his career

Alex Bregman is still a free agent and it sounds like he has offers on the table. Which one will he accept? Will he return to Houston? What other teams have a shot?