Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman had a big game at the plate in Monday's 6-4 win over the Cubs. Bregman went 2-for-4 with a single and a go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning. It was a bright spot among an otherwise dreary start to the season offensively, as the 29-year-old is slashing just .212/.324/.346 with five HR and 18 RBI. The Astros as a whole have underperformed offensively, so hopefully they and Bregman can start to get things going for fantasy managers.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 1-for-3 with two walks and a three-run homer in a 7-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Bregman's three-run homer traveled 395 feet and had an exit velocity of 105.7 MPH. The veteran infielder has been scuffling at the plate to begin the year, hitting just .196 with two homers, 10 runs, and six RBI over 51 at-bats. Hopefully his homer on Wednesday will get his bat going a bit as the weather heats up.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (finger) is making his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the Atlanta Braves, starting at third base and batting cleanup. Bregman was held back a bit this spring after fracturing his left index finger in the World Series last year. Barring any setbacks with his finger in spring games, the 28-year-old should be ready to go for Opening Day at the end of March. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Bregman to contribute in the steals category anymore, but we still like everything else about his bat in one of the best lineups in baseball. Bregman isn't elite, but he's a solid fallback option at the position if you miss out on top names like Jose Ramirez and Manny Machado. He's ranked as the No. 7 fantasy third baseman by RotoBaller.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (finger), who broke his left index finger in Game 6 of the World Series, said he's been swinging a bat since Jan. 1 and that it has healed well. It's good news for Bregman and anyone that plans on drafting him this spring, although his spring training performance will be worth watching to see if the finger is negatively affecting him in any way. The 28-year-old slugger reached the 20-homer mark for the third time in his career in 2022, finishing with a .259/.366/.454 slash line, .820 OPS, 23 home runs, 93 RBI, 93 runs scored and a stolen base in 656 plate appearances and 155 games played. Despite the injury, Bregman should be considered a top-10 fantasy third baseman heading into the 2023 season.

X-rays confirmed that Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (finger) suffered a broken left index finger while sliding into second base in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Bregman won't need surgery, but he'll face an eight-week recovery after winning the World Series. Fantasy managers shouldn't need to worry heading into the 2023 season, as Bregman will be ready for spring training. The 28-year-old stayed in for the rest of the series-clinching win on Saturday night and went 1-for-3 with a walk, run scored and strikeout in the 4-1 win. Bregman went 15-for-51 (.294) with five doubles, three home runs, 11 RBI, seven runs scored, six walks and six strikeouts in 13 postseason games en route to another championship ring.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman played a key role in Saturday's World Series Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies, going 1-for-4, but that lone hit was a two-run shot off of Zack Wheeler that helped his club win 5-2. Over nine games this postseason, the 28-year-old is batting .316 with three home runs and nine RBI. Bregman was solid in the regular season as well, slashing .259/.366/.454 while smashing 23 homers, driving in 93 and scoring 93 runs. He'll continue providing offensive firepower in the middle of a great Astros lineup for the rest of the series.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman provided all the offense in Thursday night's Game 2 victory over the New York Yankees, hitting a three-run home run off Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino. He also singled in four at-bats. Bregman has been hot all postseason, with a 1.011 OPS and two home runs in 22 at-bats.

Houston Astros skipper Dusty Baker is going to rest third baseman Alex Bregman on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays after the team clinched the American League West division title on Monday. Bregman entered the game on Tuesday hitting .283 (15-for-53) with a home run, 11 RBI and eight runs scored in 16 games in the month of September. On the season, he's slashing .269/.376/.470 with an .847 OPS, 21 home runs, 88 RBI, 88 runs scored and a stolen base in 603 plate appearances over 142 games played. Fantasy managers will need to remove the two-time All-Star from their starting lineups for Wednesday's action.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is not in the lineup on Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Angels. This appears to just be a routine day off for the veteran third baseman, who's slashing .265/.369/.471 with 20 home runs and 78 RBI over 456 at-bats on the year. David Hensley is batting seventh and taking over at third base in Bregman's place on Sunday in Anaheim.

The Houston Astros placed third baseman Alex Bregman on the paternity list on Monday and recalled infielder Taylor Jones from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Bregman will be away from the team for up to three days to be with his wife, so fantasy managers need to act accordingly to begin the week. The 28-year-old finished the month of July slashing .242/.321/.455 with four home runs, 17 RBI and 14 runs scored in 26 games, and he's now hitting .242 on the year with 13 home runs, 55 RBI and 53 runs scored in 420 plate appearances. Aledmys Diaz is starting at third base and hitting cleanup on Monday against Boston Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Diaz finished the month of July on a tear, going 12-for-36 (.333) with three home runs and four RBI in 10 games.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman had two multi-hit games on Thursday, finishing 2-for-4 in both games of the doubleheader against the New York Yankees. He went deep once, scored twice, and collected three RBI. The day brought Bregman's line to .245/.359/.420, and he has 12 HRs, 48 runs, and 49 RBI over 90 games. Although it hasn't happened, fantasy managers were hoping for a bounce back in the power department after he hit just 12 HRs in 91 games during 2021. Also, Bregman's batting average has nosedived from .270 a season ago. The 28-year-old's playable in every league because of his volume, but he isn't the star he once was.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is back in the lineup on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. After receiving a routine day off, the 28-year-old did not appear in Friday's series opener. Bregman has really scuffled at the plate over the last month and is hitting a paltry .189/.317/.283 with one home run and six RBI over his last 14 games. Overall, he's slashing .221/.341/.390 with six home runs and 28 RBI (172 at-bats). Saturday's contest could serve as a get-right spot for the third baseman as the Astros face lefty Kris Bubic, who has a poor 12.83 ERA across five starts this season.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will be on the bench for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. According to manager Dusty Baker, this was a planned day of rest for Bregman, who has started the last 13 games for Houston. The 28-year-old has been struggling a bit at the dish recently, going hitless in his last four games and homering only once in his last 20 games. Bregman's track record suggests that he will be fine, and there is no need for fantasy managers to panic yet.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman had a poor showing in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader, failing to get a hit in five at-bats, which dropped his batting average to .245. However, Bregman was impressive in the earlier game, going 2-for-4 with a walk and a double. Over 32 games this season, the 28-year-old has five home runs, 20 RBI, 18 runs, and no stolen bases. Fantasy managers can count on big contributions in the counting stats, but he hasn't stolen 10 bases in a season since 2018 and doesn't have the same power as earlier in his career.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman earned the first American League Player of the Week award of the 2022 season after hitting .429 (6-for-14) with two home runs, six RBI, four runs scored and a 1.286 OPS while striking out just once in the first four games of the season. After an injury shortened 2021 season limited him to just 91 games, Bregman is fully healthy and off to a great start to the 2022 season. His hot start is validated by his .565 xSLG and elite 15% barrel rate. While the Astros will likely sit him out periodically throughout the season in hopes of keeping him healthy, he is a must-start when in the lineup.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has played in six games this spring and seen 19 plate appearances. Over those six games, he's slashing .278/.316/.444 with three extra-base hits (all doubles). The 28-year-old was limited to 91 games last year, primarily due to a left quadriceps strain. He wasn't his usual self when on the field last year as he posted a career-low .777 OPS, hitting just 12 home runs and batting .270. His down year has led to him dropping significantly on draft boards this fall. He's currently ranked 95th overall by RotoBaller. He's just two years removed from a dominant 2019 season where he slashed .296/.423/.592 with 41 home runs, 112 RBI and 122 runs, so he certainly has the ability to be a steal at his current draft spot.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is hitting third for Game 1 of the World Series against the Braves. Bregman has been clutch, hitting .429 with runners in scoring position, but has only two extra-base hits through 39 postseason at-bats. Bregman's quad injury that shelved him for months during the regular season has taken away his power during the playoffs but is a strong DFS play Tuesday and is 7-for-19 (.368) through five playoff games at Minute Maid Park.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will start and hit third in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Red Sox. Bregman is slashing .281/.343/.406 through eight playoff games and popped his first home run since September 28 in the Astros seven-run ninth inning of Game 4. The Red Sox will send left-handed starter Chris Sale to the mound for Game 5 and Bregman hit .300 against lefties through 120 at-bats in the regular season. Bregman's power may be compromised at this time but still is a dangerous hitter at the plate heading into Game 5.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 1-for-5 with one walk and two runs batted in as the Astros advance to the ALCS by defeating the White Sox 10-1 in Game 4. Bregman collected at least one hit in every game of the series and slashed .375/.444/.438 with four runs scored and four runs batted in. Bregman's quadricep injury suffered in June may have continued to sap his power but the 27-year-old remains dangerous at the plate. Bregman should continue to hit in the middle of an Astros lineup that is firing on all cylinders heading into their ALCS matchup against the Red Sox.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 2-for-3 with one walk and two runs scored in the Astros Game 2 win over the White Sox. Bregman was right in the mix of the Astros offense posting nine runs and is now 3-for-7 in the series with three runs scored. Bregman may not be hitting the ball for power these days but is a dangerous hitter that will try and advance his team to the ALCS with a win Sunday night in Chicago.