Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown gave a definitive indication that free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman won't be returning to the team

It was believed the Houston Astros had the inside track on re-signing veteran third baseman Alex Bregman just a week ago. However the team has made little progress in landing the free agent, who had spent his entire nine-year MLB career in Houston.

Alex Bregman, who remains unsigned in free agency, is still the subject of "internal conversations," Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday.