The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers are top landing spots for Alex Bregman. Could the Athletics swoop in and make a play for the right-handed slugger?

The Tigers and Alex Bregman are at a standstill, which is also impacting other clubs like the Mariners. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Houston Astros are keeping the door ajar for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman to return, but are not optimistic. Bregman has serious offers from at least 2 teams. If the Astros pulled it off, Bregman could stay at 3B, Isaac Paredes move to 2B and Jose Altuve move to LF.

The reliever market is moving fast, but the Alex Bregman market remains slow-moving with no signs of picking up speed.

The Toronto Blue Jays, who have repeatedly struck out on top free agents two offseasons in a row, have been the most heavily rumored suitor of late. The San Francisco Giants, too, have long sought a big bopper and could use a first baseman.

The former Houston Astros star has been seeking a multi-year deal worth up to $200 million. The Red Sox, Tigers and Blue Jays are likeliest to land him.

While Boras has maniacally pursued as much money as possible, Altuve is willing to go above and beyond to make sure Bregman gets paid in Houston.

Alex Bregman 's free-agent odyssey is now in its third month, with Spring Training fast approaching for a two-time All-Star presently without an MLB home. The wait for the former Houston Astros third baseman doesn't have a clear ending as of Thursday.

Teams, players and agents are on the clock. With spring training only weeks away, there are several moves that need to be made now.

Here's what our experts think could still go down between now and spring training, from free agency to off-the-field drama.

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