Astros Predicted To Sign $200 Million Superstar In Latest ‘Dream Lineup’ Projection
January 27, 2025
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The Houston Astros have been through quite a roller coaster of an offseason this winter.
They began the offseason reportedly looking to bring back third baseman Alex Bregman on a massive contract. But those negotiations stalled and it didn’t seem like Bregman would return to Houston.
As a result, the Astros traded for infielder Isaac Paredes and signed first baseman Christian Walker to replace their former third baseman.
Recently, Astros infielder Jose Altuve has voiced his willingness to change positions in order to bring Bregman back to Houston. With that in mind, the Astros are back in the race to sign the $200 million outfielder.
FanSided’s Zachary Rotman recently put together an Astros lineup projection that includes Bregman at third base and Altuve in the outfield.
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“Obviously, losing Kyle Tucker is a huge blow for Houston, especially since eight of their nine projected hitters in their Opening Day lineup are right-handed, but if losing Tucker means adding Isaac Paredes, Christian Walker, and Bregman, that isn’t too bad, Rotman wrote. “This Astros lineup, if Bregman re-signs, is arguably the deepest in the American League.
“The top six can easily each make the American League All-Star team in 2025, and Jeremy Pena as a No. 7 hitter is rock-solid. The bottom of the order could use some work, but both Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers are solid defensively, and McCormick displayed great offensive potential in 2023.”
In Rotman’s lineup, Altuve would hit leadoff while playing left field and Bregman would hit second while playing third base. Paredes would make the move over to second base to replace Altuve.
After the Astros recently traded Ryan Pressly to free up some money, this potential lineup became much more realistic.
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