Houston Astros star connected as possible Cubs trade target

As the 2024 MLB trade deadline draws closer and closer, the Houston Astros continue to become an increasingly intriguing team to watch.

The Astros will be one of the teams that will decide how the deadline plays out. Will they seek to be buyers? Could they consider selling off some of their talents?

No one knows which direction general manager Dana Brown will ultimately take. However, if they are willing to trade some of their players, teams will line up with interest.

One of the most talked about players heading into the deadline is Houston third baseman Alex Bregman.

While it seems likely the Astros will keep Bregman, they could consider trading him for the right price. Bregman is 30 years old and not getting any younger. Moving him toward young, elite talent could make sense if Houston chooses to take a long-term look at the situation.

If Bregman became available, the Astros would have a long list of teams making phone calls.

One of those teams would likely be the Chicago Cubs, who have been mulling over the idea of ​​upgrading their third base position over Christopher Morel. A trade for Bregman could be something the Cubs want to pursue if they want to push to compete this season.

According to Launderer’s Report According to analyst Robbie Hyde, Chicago could make sense as a trade suitor for Bregman.

“Christopher Morel was not able to do it fully this year. He’s shown flashes, but maybe the Cubs could be an answer (to trade for Bregman).

Bregman has put together a strong overall 2024 campaign thus far.

The star third baseman played in 70 games for Houston, hitting .241/.305/.398 to go along with nine home runs and 33 RBIs. He also remains a quality defender.

As for the Cubs, they are one of the teams rich in young talent. If the Astros wanted to rebuild a bit and prepare for a better future, trading with Chicago could yield a nice return.

Only time will tell what happens with Houston before the trade deadline. The Astros could choose to buy talent to try to win now. Or, they could choose to open trade talks involving players like Bregman and Kyle Tucker.

For now, all fans can do is wait and see what happens. Houston has plenty of options and they are currently responsible for their own destiny with nothing forcing them in either direction.