Alex Bregman 3B BOS Wed 4/3/19 1:05 AM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman went 2-for-3 with a double, walk and run scored Tuesday against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Bregman was hit by a pitch in the first inning and later stole second base as part of a double steal. He's gotten off to a slow start this season, though his willingness to steal bases is a decent sign that he's healthy after offseason surgery on his elbow.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Sat 3/30/19 10:45 PM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
He took Tyler Glasnow deep in the first inning for his first homer of 2019, but the Tampa pitching staff clamped down after that. The 25-year-old got the start at shortstop in this one, and if Carlos Correa's neck issues continue to linger, Bregman could quickly retain his dual 3B-SS eligibility for next season.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Tue 3/19/19 10:01 PM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract extension with the Astros on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The contract goes into effect for the 2020 season and buys out Bregman's three arbitration years as well as two years of free agency, locking him up through the 2024 season. The third baseman -- who turns 25 on March 30 -- finished fifth in American League MVP voting last season after slashing .286/.394/.532 with 31 home runs, 51 doubles and 103 RBI in 157 games.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Fri 3/15/19 12:00 AM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Bregman belted a home run in the first inning to give the Astros a two-run lead, his second of spring training. Following Thursday's performance, he's 5-for-13 with four RBI and two runs scored.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Sat 3/9/19 12:21 PM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman (back) will serve as the Astros' designated hitter and will bat third in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Astros had held Bregman out of action the past two days after he experienced back stiffness during his appearance in Wednesday's exhibition versus the Marlins. He'll be eased back into the starting nine in a non-defensive role but should reprise his normal duties at third base within the next few days.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Sat 3/9/19 12:48 AM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman (back) is listed on the travel roster for Saturday's game and is expected to play against the Cardinals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bregman left Wednesday's game with a stiff back and hasn't played since. Manager AJ Hinch said he could have played Friday but decided it wasn't worth the risk.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Fri 3/8/19 12:23 PM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman (back) is out of Friday's lineup against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
He exited Wednesday's game with a stiff back and will now be held out of the lineup for the second day in a row. It is slightly concerning that Bregman is not back in the lineup Friday, as manager AJ Hinch said he expected his star third baseman to only need one day off (Thursday).
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Thu 3/7/19 8:14 AM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman (back) is not in the lineup for Thursday's spring game against the Marlins, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
EDGE Analysis
Bregman will get the day off after leaving Wednesday's spring game with a sore back. Manager AJ Hinch expects Bregman to be back in the lineup for Friday's exhibition contest.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Wed 3/6/19 4:26 PM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman left Wednesday's game against the Marlins with back stiffness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The issue looks to be a minor one, as manager A.J. Hinch said that Bregman would return to the lineup Friday against the Cardinals. Bregman has had a bit of a rough spring, as he missed time early while recovering from January elbow surgery, though neither issue is expected to threaten his readiness for Opening Day.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Mon 3/4/19 10:14 PM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman started at third base and went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's game against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Bregman made his second spring start, though not consecutively, and recorded his first official at-bats. In his first game, he walked twice and was hit by a pitch on his left elbow. There was some bruising but nothing significant. After belting his first spring homer, the 24-year-old Bregman told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com that he still needs to work on his swing after undergoing right elbow surgery in January. He tested the elbow in the field, backhanding a ball wide of third and making the long throw to first for the out. The next milestone for Bregman is playing consecutive games in the field.