As rumors of a possible reunion between the Houston Astros and Alex Bregman swirled, Dana Brown called it a “long shot” while acknowledging the door to negotiations is cracked, and the face of the franchise said he’d do whatever it takes to help retain his longtime teammate.

HOUSTON — Though the Houston Astros have re-engaged in talks with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, general manager Dana Brown on Saturday characterized any potential reunion as a “long shot.”

If money was the issue standing between Alex Bregman and a reunion with the Houston Astros, that issue has been taken care of after the team shipped reliever Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs.