The New York Yankees are in the thick of MLB’s 2024 postseason chase. They’re also keeping pace with the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East. The Bronx Bombers are fully focused on this season, but how could the 2025 roster take shape this winter? Could general manager Brian Cashman’s plans include Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman?

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal floated it as a possibility while discussing Bregman and fellow third baseman Matt Chapman in an August 13 article.

“The market for third basemen should be interesting. Besides the Astros and Giants, the teams with obvious needs include the Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees, presuming they move Jazz Chisholm Jr. to second as a replacement for Gleyber Torres,” he said. “The Mets also could be a possibility, if they don’t view Mark Vientos as a long-term answer.”

Bregman is in the final season of a five-year, $100 million extension he signed with the Astros. The Scott Boras client is likely looking for a significant payday ahead of his age-31 campaign in 2025. Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer predicted the third baseman would land a $210 million contract in free agency.

Rymer also predicted that the two-time World Series champion would re-sign with Houston. However, that will depend on how his market develops and what other teams are willing to pay him.