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.

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.