While the Houston Astros still have interest in Alex Bregman, their discussions about a potential reunion with the free-agent third baseman have been mostly “internal,” general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday.

HOUSTON — The idea of Jose Altuve playing left field for the Astros first surfaced last week. It was reportedly Altuve's idea as a way to shift things around to make room for free agent third baseman Alex Bregman to return.

The Houston Astros finalized a trade of reliever Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, offloading a majority of the right-hander’s salary and officially parting with a key figure of their most successful era.

Ryan Pressly will suit up for the Chicago Cubs this year after spending seven seasons with the Houston Astros. Per The Athletic's Chandler Rome,

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown talks with the media about the decision to trade veteran relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for pitching prospect Juan Bello. (Housto

Jose Altuve stated his openness to a position change in the context of a specific pursuit, saying he would “do whatever,” including move from second base, if it helped the Houston Astros re-sign Alex Bregman.

Astros general manager Dana Brown said he expects Altuve to take reps practicing as a left fielder next month during the team's Spring Training in West Palm Beach, Florida. Altuve has never logged a game in the outfield across his 14 MLB seasons, and he's logged just two starts at shortstop, his only non-second-base position to date.

The Houston Astros made perhaps the most surprising signing of the 2023 MLB offseason, inking Josh Hader on a five-year deal worth $95 million. That deal made him the highest-paid reliever in MLB history in present-day value,

Months later, Bregman remains unsigned, and a resolution with his free agency does not appear any closer. Among the teams that have been linked to Bregman in reports include the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. But the reality is that none of the teams listed are close to signing the All-Star infielder.

Altuve, who stands 5-foot-6, has never played the outfield at any point over his more than 15,000 defensive innings.

The Houston Astros are seriously considering moving José Altuve to left field, a move that could pave the way for Alex Bregman's return to the team. Whether the third baseman comes back or not, it seems like 'Astro Boy' is on his way to becoming an outfielder in the MLB.