The Astros don't want to invoke a high luxury tax bill, while their franchise icon is begging them to re-sign a star free agent — how can all parties get what they want?

Houston general manager Dana Brown says the door for re-signing free agent Alex Bregman is "cracked" open, but he acknowledges keeping the third baseman with the Astros would be a longshot.

At the team's Fanfest, Jose Altuve talked about his willingness to play the outfield if it will help the Astros re-sign Alex Bregman in free agency.