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Looking into the near future, predictions are made that Bregman will ink a deal by February 26, coinciding with a notable birthday. Speculations surface regarding the length of the contract—a two to three-year stretch with optional exits after one or two seasons seems plausible, but so too does the notion that the Astros could revisit previous offers despite his current free agency. Notably, the discussion surrounding contract comparisons to other players, such as Chapman, remains a pivotal element of the negotiations.