Former Houston Astros 3B Alex Bregman entered free agency with hopes of a lucrative long-term contract, but his chances are waning in a dead market.

Alex Bregman and Scott Boras walked away from the Houston Astros in free agency, but as the third baseman continues to languish on the market, his former team remains interested in a reunion.

Agent Scott Boras hinted at a potential hang-up in contract negotiations between Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox.

The Astros still appear optimistic that something can get done with a pitchers and catchers due to report in less than a month. Houston manager Joe Espada was asked about Bregman last week and revealed that he considered the player a friend and had been in contact with him throughout the offseason.

Boston's seeming resistance to the free-agent infielder doesn't make a lot of sense for a team that could desperately use him.

Scott Boras, the agent of highly-touted free agent Alex Bregman, sat down for a chat with sportswriter Bob Nightengale of USA Today on Wednesday.

The former Houston Astros star has been seeking a multi-year deal worth up to $200 million. The Red Sox, Tigers and Blue Jays are likeliest to land him.

While many of the top unsigned free agents pivot to short-term offers, Alex Bregman is still looking long-term. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

It's been a mixed offseason, to say the least, for MLB super agent Scott Boras and his clients. One of the most notorious sports agents for his ability to get sizable contracts for his clients, Boras helped outfield superstar Juan Soto secure the richest contract in MLB history, signing a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets on Dec. 8.

Pete Alonso’s name was never mentioned during the short Q&A portion, but Winker was asked about his willingness and ability to play first base as the Mets plan to open the season without Alonso, who remains a free agent with less than three weeks to go before spring training.

As spring training gets closer, it may be a matter of meeting somewhere in the middle on a contract or waiting for the other side to blink.