As the MLB offseason progresses, the Houston Astros face the potential loss of an All-Star and World Series champion, who is reportedly being linked to the Chicago Cubs. The MLB offseason is abuzz with rumors about player movement as teams prepare for the upcoming season.

The Red Sox continue to be engaged with free-agent infielder Alex Bregman, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. There is a caveat to Boston's interest, however, as the Red Sox would prefer any agreement to be of the short-term variety -- meaning,

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros are reportedly "finalizing" a deal that will send closer Ryan Pressly to Chicago "pending medical review," per ESPN's