Amidst the rumors that swirled around the end of the season, Jose Altuve – the captain, the heart and soul of the Houston Astros – spoke up with words that silenced the entire baseball world.
After the Astros’ thrilling home win, Altuve was asked about his former teammate, who had been with him through many fiery nights in a Houston uniform. His answer was just one sentence, but contained a world of emotions:
“Houston fans are still waiting for you to come back, Alex. Because to us, you never really left.”
Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve are not just two names that made the Astros’ golden seasons – they are symbols of camaraderie, loyalty and the will to win. The two were the “spirit axis” of the team during its peak period from 2017–2022, holding the championship trophy together, sharing tearful moments in the bunker after every big game.
When Bregman left Houston in early 2025 to join the Red Sox, Altuve was the one who saw him off at the airport. Now, months later, that bond has not faded. “We talk almost every week,” Altuve said. “He may be in Boston, but his heart is still in Houston.”
For Houston fans, Bregman is more than just a player. He is a part of the memory—a hero whose fiery swings and “Let’s go!” chants lit up Minute Maid Park. Many fans still have his No. 2 jersey, and they still have a picture of the two embracing after winning the 2022 championship.
According to multiple inside sources, Altuve’s message was more than just a personal sentiment — it was also a “soft signal” to Bregman that the Astros would be willing to welcome him back if he chose to leave the Red Sox.
Team owner Jim Crane reportedly has “great respect” for Bregman and is open to re-signing him if he chooses to exercise his opt-out clause.
A senior Houston official said:
“We never consider Alex to be past. If we have the opportunity, we will bring him home.”
Meanwhile, Bregman, when asked about Altuve’s message, just smiled: “Hearing Jose say that, I was very emotional. Houston is where I grew up, where I became the person I am today. I don’t know what the future holds, but that feeling… will never go away.”
That simple yet poignant statement gave Astros fans hope. Because in the world of baseball – where contracts, trades and fame can change everything – true team spirit is the only thing that remains in the end.
Jose Altuve spoke for millions of Houston fans:
“We have never forgotten you, Alex. And we are still waiting.”
Amid the billion-dollar deals and the title race, that message resonated like a promise, an invitation to return home – a place that witnessed two friends writing legends together. And perhaps, somewhere in Alex Bregman’s heart, that light has never gone out.
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