The Houston Astros face a pivotal offseason after their earliest playoff exit in eight years. With general manager Dana Brown open to changes, the infield's future hangs in the balance, especially concerning impending free agent Alex Bregman and veteran José Altuve.

Bregman rebounded from a slow start, while Altuve's season was marked by inconsistencies. First base proved problematic, with the team cycling through eight players and releasing José Abreu mid-season.

As the Astros consider their options, the lack of a clear successor for Bregman at third base raises questions about their roster's stability moving forward.