Alex Bregman appears to have a long list of potential suitors as the star third baseman enters the free-agent market. But should Bregman leave the Houston Astros, don't expect him to land in the Bronx, Boston or Queens. Instead, the 30-year-old's most likely suitor may be outside the usual crop of big-market powers.

If you’re wondering if long time third baseman Alex Bregman will stay in Houston, the deal is yet to be made. But there is a team that continues to surface as the team that could take Bregman for what he’s worth.

The Astros have called re-signing Alex Bregman their top offseason priority. Whether that'll happen remains to be seen, but Jon Heyman