Bregman said he injured his hamstring in early January while running sprints, and he has been rehabbing it since. The Astros are taking it extremely slow with Bregman, who maintains he’ll be ready for Opening Day. He’s been a full participant in the team’s morning workouts in West Palm Beach, which means he’s been fielding grounders and getting swings against pitchers in live bullpen sessions.
While it seems like Bregman might only miss a week or two at most, I’m worried the Astros will not give him a green light to steal bases … again (0 SB in 2021). Projections have Bregman between three and eight steals. While it’s not a ton of steals, he could end up with none. For owners looking to add some steals with each pick, Bregman may not fit that plan.