Astros pitchers and catchers report as Bregman signs with Red Sox

Why it matters: Houston is hoping to return to the playoffs after being swept by the Detroit Tigers in the wild card round last season.

• That ended a streak of seven consecutive appearances in the American League Championship Series.

The latest: Bregman ended a months-long standoff with Houston's front office Wednesday, agreeing to a three-year, $120 million deal with Boston.

State of the team: Astros leadership made several other roster changes in the offseason.

• Outfielder Kyle Tucker was traded away to the Chicago Cubs for three other players in December, with relief pitcher Ryan Pressly also traded to the Cubs in January.
• The team also lost free agent pitchers Justin Verlander (San Francisco Giants), Yusei Kikuchi (Los Angeles Angels) and Caleb Ferguson (Pittsburgh Pirates).

What we're watching: The rest of the Astros squad reports Feb. 18.

• Opening Day is March 27 against the New York Mets at Houston's newly renamed Daikin Park, but Grapefruit League play begins Feb. 22.
• Select spring training games will be streamed on Space City Home Network.