By helping the Astros unload the contract, the Tigers might have hurt their own chances to sign third baseman Alex Bregman, the top free-agent hitter still on the market. The Pressly trade has only fueled speculation that the Astros are positioning their payroll for a last-ditch effort to retain their fan-favorite star.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly walks back onto the mound after throwing a wild pitch that allowed Detroit Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter to score in the eighth inning of Game 2 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game, Oct. 2, 2024, in Houston.

Astros reliever Ryan Pressly isn't likely to waive his no-trade clause for a team too far east or west of Texas. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

By offloading reliever Ryan Pressly, the Astros have reopened to door for a Alex Bregman reunion. Where does this leave the Tigers?

Is a veteran reliever the key to the still gummed-up market for free-agent infielders? That may be the case, peculiar as it sounds. Let us explain. The Chicago Cubs have reportedly agreed to acquire high-leverage bullpenner Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros in exchange for right-hander Juan Bello.

Tigers executive Scott Harris revealed whether his team was done with its offseason moves after signing Tommy Kahnle.

The Chicago Cubs may be beneficiaries of a potential Alex Bregman-Houston Astros reunion. As the reigning AL West champions work to retain their longtime star i

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Juan Bello.

DETROIT — Alex Bregman’s world spins on while the rest of baseball waits. Particularly in Detroit, there is an edge-of-the-seat anticipation to see whether the Tigers will make a splash in free agency or ride things out with what they have.

A Ryan Pressly trade is looking more imminent as the Houston Astros reportedly have a tentative deal in place with the Chicago Cubs.  The hold up now revolves around Pressly’s full no-trade rights.  There also is competition from another mid-west team.

The Detroit Tigers reportedly have competition from the Houston Astros, Alex Bregman's former team, in the pursuit for the free agent third baseman.