Houston, we have an offer. The Astros offered free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman a six-year contract worth around $156 million, Thursday. Bregmans camp has not yet responded to the offer. Houston Astros Alex Bregman (2) hits a 2-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth inning at Chase Field. Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It was previously reported that the two-time American League All-Star a member of Houstons World Series-winning teams in 2017 and 2022 was seeking a deal closer to $200 million. The Phillies, in addition to the Tigers and Red Sox, are among other franchises vying for the infielders services, . Explore More Should Bregman, 30, choose one of these clubs over the Astros, he would be far from Gary Payton II Jersey the first free agent to walk out of Houston in recent years. Houstons bra s has shown an aversion to handing out megadeals for its players hitting free agency, so players such as George Springer (Blue Jays), Gerrit Cole (Yankees) and Carlos Correa (Twins) have taken their talents elsewhere once their contracts expired. Houston Astros third base Alex Bregman (2) hits a single against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning of game two of the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Thomas Shea-Imagn Images I think some of those things, as weve learned through the years, the back end of those contracts can be difficult, Astros owner Jim Crane said in 2023, . They all dont work out. I think we try to plan out pretty far, but nobody, I think, can tell you whats going to happen [down the line]. Even without those monumental contracts in the eight-, nine- and 10-year range, the Astros surpa sed only by the Mets and Yankees. With a total of more than $255 million allocated, 2024 was Houstons first season operating above the competitive balance tax. Houston Astros owner Jim Crane sits behind the dugout during Game 3 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees in 2022. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post There are no clear-cut internal replacements for Bregman, so if the infielder denies the tendered offer, the Astros might look to make a move for third baseman Alec Bohm, whom the Phillies . Nolan Arenado of the Cardinals could be another option, but the 33-year-old still has three years and $74 million remaining on his deal. That contract also contains a full no-trade clause, so Arenado would have to approve any move. Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm greets teammates before playing against the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League baseball playoff series, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in New York. AP If the Astros prefer to take the free-agent route, Jorge Polanco and Willy Adames are among the infielders on the market. Last year, Bregman a career .272 hitter with 191 home runs acro s his nine major league seasons hit .260/.315/.453 with 26 homers and 75 RBIs while claiming his first Gold Glove. Deni Avdija Jersey