The Astros crowd did an about-face with Alex Bregman in his return to Houston on Monday night, and the Red Sox star wouldn't have it any other way.

Boston Red Sox slugger Alex Bregman responds to Houston Astros fans' boos upon return of his old stomping grounds

But while Correa was making his triumphant return home after the recent blockbuster trade that brought him back to the Houston Astros from the Minnesota Twins, Bregman was in the ballpark for the first time as a visitor after signing with the Boston Red Sox this offseason.

Houston's contest at Daikin Park marked the first game for Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman in Houston since he left the Astros in free agency this winter. Astros fans didn't exactly jeer Bregman for his exit in the lead up to Monday's contest.

It was an emotional return for the Astros and Bregman, and he shared a message on what he's looking forward to amid his return to Houston. Ian Browne of MLB.com shared Bregman's comments, which highlighted more than just his former teammates.