As the MLB offseason progresses, the Houston Astros face the potential loss of an All-Star and World Series champion, who is reportedly being linked to the Chicago Cubs. The MLB offseason is abuzz with rumors about player movement as teams prepare for the upcoming season.

The Houston Astros are still in play to bring back Alex Bregman, an essential player on the team, after trading reliever Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs. This alteration gives the Astros greater spending flexibility,

Following their big trade on Sunday, a top MLB insider says the main hurdle in a Houston Astros and Alex Bregman reunion has been removed. When the offseason began, Astros general manager Dana Brown seemed confident that the organization would re-sign franchise great Alex Bregman.

A year ago, the Houston Astros added to their bullpen with the type of free-agent splash they rarely make, signing closer Josh Hader in a move meant to build a late-innings trio that would let them shorten games from the back end.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Juan Bello

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,