Alex Bregman has spent his entire professional baseball career in the Houston Astros organization, going all the way back to when he was selected No. 2 overall in the 2015 draft out of LSU.

The Astros gave him a five-year, $100 million extension following a fantastic 2019 season where he slugged 41 home runs and finished runner-up in AL MVP voting, and he played out the final season of that contract in 2024.

With two All-Star selections, two World Series rings and 39.6 WAR on his resume, he is now a free agent for the first time in his career, and while a reunion with the Astros is not off the table, other teams are also showing interest.

Where will he sign?

Ahead, we've highlighted his 10 most likely landing spots, but first let's take a closer look at how much it's going to cost.

What Is Bregman's Value in Free Agency?

Alex Bregman checked in at No. 6 on Bleacher Report's list of the Top 100 MLB free agents of the 2024-25 offseason, behind only Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames, Blake Snell and Max Fried.

He is one of the best bats left on the market this winter, and arguably the best all-around position player still searching for a new home when his power, on-base ability, consistency, durability and impressive postseason track record are taken into account.

He should have no problem surpassing the $20 million AAV of his recently finished contract extension, though he could actually end up taking a pay cut relative to the $30.5 million he earned in 2023 and 2024 due to the back-loaded nature of that contract.

The Astros have reportedly offered him a six-year, $156 million contract, though he is said to be seeking closer to $200 million, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

That offer lines up closely with the six-year, $151 million extension that Matt Chapman signed with the San Francisco Giants in September, though Chapman is a year older entering his age-32 season.

It's possible Bregman will find a team willing to give him a seventh year, which could push his figure closer to $200 million, but that team will not be the Astros. They have never gone beyond six years with any contract in franchise history.

However, in terms of overall value, Chapman is a reasonable parallel and something close to his $25.2 million AAV figure is likely the same ballpark that Bregman will land in.

10-6: Nationals, Royals, Yankees, Phillies, Mets

10. Washington Nationals

The Nationals have kicked the tires on Gleyber Torres as a potential option at third base, so they are clearly in the market for an upgrade at the hot corner. They have the makings of a promising young offensive core with James Wood, Dylan Crews, CJ Abrams, Luis García Jr. and Keibert Ruiz, but are still a long way from legitimate title contention, and that will be a significant hurdle.

9. Kansas City Royals

The Royals are in serious need of someone to help shoulder the run production load alongside Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez and Vinnie Pasquantino. They arrived as playoff contenders sooner than expected last season, and with a strong starting rotation in place, the offense is an obvious area of splurge if they decide to spend. They have never given out a free agency deal larger than the four-year, $72 million contract they used to re-sign Alex Gordon, according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com.

8. New York Yankees

The Yankees countered losing Juan Soto by signing Max Fried and trading for Cody Bellinger, but there are still holes to fill at first base and either second base or third base, depending on where Jazz Chisholm Jr. is playing. The bad blood between the Astros and Yankees from the sign-stealing scandal always made the Yankees a long shot for Bregman, and despite their recent reported interest, that remains the case.

7. Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies entered the offseason looking to shake things up after a disappointing playoff exit, but since some early rumblings that Alec Bohm was available, things have been quiet. Adding another high-priced veteran on the wrong side of 30 years old would be an all-in move, and with a general feeling that their title window is starting to close, that might be the mindset the front office has this winter.

6. New York Mets

A reunion with Pete Alonso remains a distinct possibility, but if he winds up signing elsewhere, the Mets could shift Mark Vientos to first base and make a serious push to sign Bregman to plug what would be a major hole in the lineup. For now, Alonso remains the focus, but the longer things draw out the more alternative options will start to be discussed.

5. Seattle Mariners

Potential Lineup

1. RF Victor Robles
2. CF Julio Rodríguez
3. 3B Alex Bregman
4. C Cal Raleigh
5. LF Randy Arozarena
6. 1B Luke Raley
7. DH Mitch Haniger
8. SS J.P. Crawford
9. 2B Dylan Moore

The Seattle Mariners finished 21st in the majors with 676 runs scored in 2024, and while they should benefit from a full season of Randy Arozarena and a more consistent Julio Rodríguez, they still need to do something significant to upgrade their offense.

The team's third basemen combined to hit .213 with a .642 OPS this past season, and the decision to non-tender Josh Rojas removed the most productive member of an unproductive group.

The organization has splurged in free agency in the past, most notably with the 10-year, $240 million deal given to Robinson Cano, and with a stacked starting rotation they might be one impact bat away from being a legitimate title contender.

4. Toronto Blue Jays

Potential Lineup

1. RF George Springer
2. SS Bo Bichette
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
4. 3B Alex Bregman
5. C Alejandro Kirk
6. DH Will Wagner
7. CF Ernie Clement
8. 2B Andres Gimenez
9. LF Joey Loperfido

With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. entering a contract year, the Toronto Blue Jays need to prove they are heading toward legitimate contention or risk losing him in free agency.

They were finalists for Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, so the money is there if they want to make a splash, and Bregman would help shore up the infield while providing another power bat in the middle of the lineup.

Ernie Clement was an under-the-radar bright spot last season, and while he played primarily on the left side of the infield, he does have some experience playing center field and could potentially shift there in the event Bregman is added to the mix.

3. Houston Astros

Potential Lineup

1. 2B Jose Altuve
2. 3B Alex Bregman
3. DH Yordan Alvarez
4. C Yainer Diaz
5. 1B Isaac Paredes
6. SS Jeremy Peña
7. RF Chas McCormick
8. CF Jake Meyers
9. LF Taylor Trammell

The addition of Isaac Paredes in the blockbuster deal that sent Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs gave the Houston Astros a contingency plan at third base if Bregman ends up signing elsewhere, but it was far from an indication that the door has slammed shut on a reunion.

With poor defensive metrics at third base (-2 DRS, -5.2 UZR/150), Paredes is a better fit at first base anyway. Jon Singleton did a fine job holding down the fort there after José Abreu was demoted, but there is little doubt the Houston lineup would be better with Bregman back at third and Paredes taking over at first base.

If no one is willing to meet his asking price, the six-year, $156 million offer that is reportedly on the table from the Astros could end up being his best move from both a comfort and a financial standpoint.

2. Boston Red Sox

Potential Lineup

1. LF Jarren Duran
2. 2B Alex Bregman
3. 3B Rafael Devers
4. SS Trevor Story
5. 1B Triston Casas
6. RF Wilyer Abreu
7. DH Masataka Yoshida
8. C Connor Wong
9. CF Ceddanne Rafaela

Despite what their pursuit of outfielder Juan Soto might have suggested, the infield is a far more pressing area of need, specifically up the middle where oft-injured Trevor Story and defensive-minded David Hamilton are the team's top options.

Agent Scott Boras told reporters all the way back in November during the annual GM meetings that Bregman would be willing to shift to second base in the right situation, and the Red Sox be that situation.

They originally signed Story as a second baseman while Xander Bogaerts was still on the roster, and could take a similar approach with Bregman, slotting him at second base until they can convince Rafael Devers he is better served as a first baseman or designated hitter.

The presence of top prospects Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell makes it less than a slam-dunk fit, as signing Bregman would mean blocking them from a potential path to playing time, but they could in turn be dangled as trade chips to acquire more pitching help.

1. Detroit Tigers

Potential Lineup

1. CF Parker Meadows
2. 3B Alex Bregman
3. LF Riley Greene
4. DH Kerry Carpenter
5. RF Matt Vierling
6. 2B Colt Keith
7. 1B Spencer Torkelson
8. SS Trey Sweeney
9. C Jake Rogers

The Detroit Tigers are a franchise on the rise, and Bregman witnessed that first-hand last postseason when they swept the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series following a late-season surge into the playoff picture.

No lineup in baseball would benefit more from the addition of a consistent, proven veteran run producer, and Bregman would immediately become the biggest star on the roster and a respected voice in the clubhouse.

Former top prospect Jace Jung had a 93 OPS+ and minus-0.5 WAR in 34 games last season after making his MLB debut in August, and while he still offers significant upside, he could be dangled as a trade chip to upgrade other areas of need if Bregman were added to the mix.

The potential to join a team on the rise, face of the franchise status and a reunion with former manager A.J. Hinch all make the Tigers an extremely attractive potential landing spot.