Just hours after the sports press reported that AlexBregman had officially turned down the remainder of his three-year contract with the RedSox, the name Houston resounded like a whisper that couldn’t be ignored. Bregman, who left the Astros for Boston earlier this year with great expectations, now expressed an emotional desire: to return to the place that was once home — where so many of his glorious moments were written. In the 2025 season, Bregman showed signs of “revival” when he averaged .273, hit 18 home runs and 62 RBIs in 114 games for
However, despite his individual season, he still decided not to continue the remaining two years worth about $ 80 million in the contract, entering the free market in the hope of finding a new “roof” — or maybe the old roof.
But little-known information: in Bregman’s heart, there is still an emotional message to Houston — to the team that has been with him for nearly a decade and helped him reach the championship twice. Sources close to him revealed that he quietly contacted some members of the Astros, expressing his wish that if people still “love” and still remember him — he would love to “come back to fight for the team”. Although there has been no official statement, the appearance of the words “if everyone still loves” somewhat reveals the depth of emotions and homesickness in this player’s heart.
For the Astros — the team that once had Bregman as a pillar at third base from 2016 to 2024, with two World Series championships (2017, 2022) in hand — his return will not simply be a contract. It is also an emotional release, a re-establishment of a long-standing connection.
Millions of Astros fans still keep the image of him lifting the trophy, him and his teammates running around MinuteMaid Field, a moment that many people call an indelible part of their memory.
However, the road back is not simple. Bregman is 32 years old, and had to miss 43 games due to a quad injury in the past year.
Plus, the free agency market is extremely competitive right now: teams want him but are wary of his career length and injury progression. If Bregman wants to return to the Astros — or any team — he’ll have to lock in a long-term deal with guarantees, not just emotion.
But it’s the “wanting” and “homesick heart” parts that really make this story so touching. As one fan shared on the forum: “He didn’t just want a contract — he wanted to go back to where he spent his youth, where he wanted to contribute again.” Bregman’s respect and loyalty to the Astros weren’t lost on him.
For the Boston RedSox, Bregman’s opt-out was a shock, but not a surprise. The team understood the contract was for just three years and included an opt-out clause — it was clear Bregman was looking for more than just a place in Boston.
But for Astros fans, it’s a sign: a possible return, a chance for him to continue the story he was so integral to.
When the trade window opens and the free agency market begins to heat up, all eyes will be on Bregman: with which team will he sign? And will the Astros welcome back their once-iconic man? If his words — “If the people still love…” — are reciprocated, the Astros will not only be adding a player, but also welcoming back a son.
In the commercial world of baseball, where contracts and statistics often come first, this story is a reminder that sometimes, emotions and attachments can be as telling as the season ends and the future unfolds.
AlexBregman has stepped into freedom — but in his heart, a desperate cry keeps echoing: “If you still love me, I’m ready to come back and fight for the team…”
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