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The Houston Astros currently have more questions than they did going into the offseason.

Though that probably relies on what Alex Bregman chooses to do in free agency, there are some fascinating situations where they might assign particular players at other positions than expected.

Isaac Paredes probably moves to first base should Bregman go back to the Astros. These days, that job is probably the most urgently needed one still on the squad.

For the past 24 months, that has been the situation; but, Houston now has some alternative choices they might use to increase first base. Not only would signing Bregman help out, but they could also sign a seasoned free agent like Christian Walker.

Although the slugger has been connected to the Astros several times over the previous few months, does he still fit given changes in their roster?

One could contend, if anything, Walker is as fit as he ever was right now. Although it’s a little odd he hasn’t signed yet, it’s expected he will join a competitor. Houston meets that description, but the New York Yankees would potentially pique his curiosity. Predicting the veteran to sign with New York, Michael Brakebill of FanSided feels the Yankees and Walker fit.

“The New York Yankees need a first baseman, and they might trade for Cody Bellinger and sign Christian Walker if they wish to create a big impact. Their starting rotation is already among the finest in the game; by including Walker to a lineup most likely featuring Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Bellinger, they can maintain the good times running in the Bronx. Walker boasts three consecutive Gold Gloves and 95 HRs and 285 RBIs during his last three seasons.

Right now, any discussion regarding adding a first baseman is a challenging one. One cannot sense where the Astros might go until Bregman chooses a team. Houston just needs to be wary of getting caught in the middle here.

Should Walker be enabled to sign with a team like the Yankees and Bregman choose to sign elsewhere, the Astros could be without a suitable first base option beside Jon Singleton.

Dana Brown must make several difficult decisions; it does not seem like those will get much simpler until they decide what to do at the corner of their infield.