HOUSTON ASTROS NEWS

J.P. France - Expands throwing to 90 feet France (shoulder) will expand his flat-ground throwing program to 90 feet Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Working his way back from surgery in July to repair a torn right shoulder capsule, France was clocked at 72-74 mph while throwing from 75 feet, which is on target for where he's supposed to be at this stage of his rehab. The right-hander is not expected back until at least the second half and might not be ready to be a real contributor for the Astros again until 2026.

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Justin Verlander eager to prove he can still pitch at highest level after injury-plagued 2024 season

Justin Verlander is determined to show he can still pitch at the highest level after a forgettable, injury-plagued 2024 season

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Alex Bregman Predicted To Betray Astros For $200 Million Deal With AL Powerhouse The Houston Astros are likely to watch Alex Bregman walk in free agency, but it could be a big nightmare if he lands with the Boston Red Sox...

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Red Sox predicted to acquire Astros two-time World Series champion for $120 million | Sporting News The Houston Astros could be forced to face their longtime star third baseman within the American League this season.

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Tyler Ivey - Attempting comeback Ivey is attempting a return to baseball after retiring in May of 2022, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ivey was a prospect of note several years ago with the Astros, making one appearance for them back in 2021. However, injuries to his pitching arm and a lack of passion for the game steered him toward retirement. Now 28 and feeling healthy, Ivey is trying a comeback following an impromptu start for a collegiate summer league team convinced him he might be able to pull it off. The Astros retain Ivey's contractual rights and figure to assign him to a lower minor-league affiliate initially as he eases back into things.

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Houston Astros Have Intriguing Pitching Prospects with Breakout Potential The Houston Astros, as expected, reached a one-year deal with their left-handed ace, Framber Valdez, to avoid arbitration.

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Houston Astros Boss Believes Intriguing New Starter Has Tools to Flourish The Houston Astros blockbuster trade with the Chicago Cubs, which saw star right fielder Kyle Tucker leaving town, was not received too well...

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Potential Houston Astros Kyle Tucker Replacement Open to Short-Term Deal The Houston Astros have a weak spot in their outfield after trading Kyle Tucker. Tucker.

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Justin Verlander and San Francisco Giants finalize $15 million, 1-year contract

Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have finalized a $15 million, one-year contract

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Alex Bregman Predicted To Betray Astros For $168 Million Deal With AL Club Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman reportedly is likely going to betray his former team and sign elsewhere this offseason.

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Lance McCullers - Throwing off mound again McCullers (forearm/elbow) has resumed throwing off a mound and is hoping to return sometime early on in the 2025 season, MLB.com reports.

Impact McCullers had surgery in June of 2023 to repair his right flexor tendon and remove a bone spur. After progressing to mound work in May, he had his throwing program halted and was ultimately shut down due to soreness in his pitching arm. Testing absolved him of structural damage and he's now back to throwing off the bump again, although it sounds like he's no given to be ready for Opening Day. McCullers last pitched in a major-league game during the 2022 World Series.

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Eight Astros avoid arbitration; Framber Valdez lands reported $18M The Houston Astros came to terms on one-year contracts for all eight of their arbitration-eligible players on Thursday, including star left-...

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Astros avoid arbitration with Valdez, all 7 other eligible players HOUSTON -- The Astros announced they had reached deals with all eight of their arbitration-eligible players Thursday, highlighted by All-Sta...

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Framber Valdez - Earning $18 million in 2025 Valdez and the Astros agreed to a one-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitration Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Valdez is entering his final year of arbitration and will earn nearly $6 million more than he did in 2024. He's emerged as one of the more reliable pitchers around the league in recent seasons, posting no worse than a 3.45 ERA in any season since 2021. Valdez has also completed at least 176 innings in each of the last three campaigns.

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Astros urged to sign 40-homer threat to offset loss of Bregman | Sporting News The Houston Astros are seemingly in danger of falling from the upper echelon of the American League, but a deal for one of the top sluggers...

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Jeremy Peña - Set to make $4.1 million Pena agreed to a one-year, $4.1 million contract with the Astros to avoid arbitration Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Pena will receive a nice raise in his first year of arbitration eligibility after serving as Houston's primary shortstop since making his debut in 2022. The 27-year-old posted 15 home runs and 20 stolen bases with a .266/.308/.394 slash line in 157 games last season.

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Jake Meyers - Earns $2.3 million deal The Astros and Meyers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.3 million contract Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact It's a substantial pay bump for Meyers, who was eligible for arbitration for the first time. The outfielder slashed .219/.286/.360 with 13 homers and 11 steals over 148 games for Houston in 2024 and should operate as its primary center fielder again in 2025.

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Bryan Abreu - Avoids arbitration with Houston The Astros and Abreu avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.45 million contract Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact He was arbitration-eligible for a second time this winter. Abreu's ERA rose to 3.10 ERA in 2024, but he notched 100 strikeouts in relief for the second year in a row and will again be a primary setup man ahead of closer Josh Hader in the Houston bullpen in 2025.

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Chas McCormick - Settles at $3.4 million The Astros and McCormick avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.4 million contract Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact McCormick was arbitration-eligible for a second time this winter. The outfielder cratered to a .576 OPS in 94 regular-season games in 2024 following an .842 OPS in 2023. McCormick currently appears in line for regular playing time in 2025, although the Astros might not be done making roster additions.

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Isaac Paredes - Settles with Houston Paredes agreed to a one-year, $6.625 million contract with the Astros on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Paredes slashed just .223/.325/.307 over 212 plate appearances after being dealt to the Cubs at last year's trade deadline. Despite his poor end to the season, he'll receive a $3.225 million raise from the Astros, who are expected to use the 25-year-old regularly at third base.

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Left-hander Caleb Ferguson agrees to $3 million, 1-year deal with Pirates

Left-hander Caleb Ferguson and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract

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Mauricio Dubón - Gets $5 million from Houston The Astros and Dubon avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5 million contract Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact This was Dubon's third of four arbitration-eligible years. The utility player slashed .269/.296/.361 with four homers in 137 games with the Astros in 2024. He underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb in October but will be ready to roll for spring training.

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Former Houston Astros Reliever in Agreement on Deal With Pittsburgh Pirates It's a busy day around Major League Baseball with arbitration cases being settled. There was also a signing from a former Houston Astros pla...

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Jose Altuve's wife Neena rocks white jacket & black athletic pants for latest gym selfie Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve's wife, Neena, wore a white and black outfit to the gym.

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