Olney adds that “sources in the Astros organization are skeptical he’ll return to Houston.” The 30-year-old third baseman’s ongoing free agency saga remains unresolved as teams head to Florida and Arizona, respectively, for the start of spring training. His arrival would complicate matters for the Red Sox and Cubs as they figure out their infield mix, but his offensive approach would be an ideal fit for either Fenway Park or Wrigley Field. The cleanest solution would be the Tigers, where he would take over as their primary third baseman and provide a stabilizing middle-of-the-order presence.
