The Houston Astros won't quite look the same without Alex Bregman in their infield. The longtime Astros third baseman signed with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, inking a three-year contract worth $120 million (including deferrals).

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla — A new era started in silence, save for the slapping of hands and some tired ballplayers bolting to breakfast. Unopened boxes towered over troves of empty lockers inside a cluttered clubhouse still preparing for most position players to report.

Fast forward to February and the Astros have lost Alex Bregman. They also plan to give Jose Altuve some reps in left field, which was something they were willing to do if they had