The Houston Astros have recently thrust their way back into the conversation for third baseman Alex Bregman. Bregman's market has stalled, and Houston even appeared prepared to move on without him. They nearly traded for Nolan Arenado,

If free agent third baseman Alex Bregman wants a lengthy contract this offseason, it doesn't sound like he'll get it from the Boston Red Sox.

The Red Sox continue to be engaged with free-agent infielder Alex Bregman, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. There is a caveat to Boston's interest, however, as the Red Sox would prefer any agreement to be of the short-term variety -- meaning,