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Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled

The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing winter ball Abreu has signed with the Senadores of San Juan of the Puerto Rican winter league, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Abreu never caught on with another team after being released by the Astros in June but remains hopeful of getting a shot with a club next season. The first baseman will turn 38 in January and is still owed $19.5 million by Houston, so another team would have to pay him only the minimum salary. Abreu slashed just .217/.275/.351 during his two seasons with the Astros.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return in 2024 Abreu is not expected to sign with another team this season after being released by the Astros last month, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact The veteran first baseman was cut loose by Houston after managing just a .361 OPS in 35 contests. Abreu will be 38 heading into next season and is still owed $19.5 million by the Astros, but he will consider playing for another team in 2025 if the situation is right, per Romero.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bagwell reflects on Abreu's Astros tenure This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...

JUNE 15, 2024 • MLB.COM

Astros release José Abreu with more than $30M remaining on his contract

The Astros have released José Abreu, cutting ties with the former AL MVP less than halfway through a three-year, $58.5M contract.

JUNE 14, 2024

Astros release struggling slugger Jose Abreu The Houston Astros released struggling slugger Jose Abreu from their major league roster on Friday.The former American League MVP is batting...

JUNE 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Astros release José Abreu with $30.8 million remaining on his contract

The Houston Astros have released José Abreu, cutting ties with the former AL MVP less than halfway through a three-year, $58.5 million contract

JUNE 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

José Abreu released by Astros The Astros have released first baseman José Abreu from the Major League roster, general manager Dana Brown announced Friday. The Astros will...

JUNE 14, 2024 • MLB.COM

Yainer Diaz homers in his 4th straight game, Framber Valdez throws a 4-hitter, Astros top Halos 7-1

Yainer Diaz homered in his fourth consecutive game and drove in three runs, and Framber Valdez pitched a four-hitter in the Houston Astros’ 7-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

JUNE 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valdez throws 7 strong innings, Alvarez homers twice in Astros' 5-2 victory over Twins

Framber Valdez pitched no-hit ball into the seventh inning and Yordan Alvarez hit two of Houston’s four homers in the Astros' 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday

JUNE 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodríguez and Rojas drive in runs during 8th-inning rally and Mariners beat Astros 4-2

Julio Rodríguez drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single in the eighth inning after Josh Rojas tied the game with an RBI double and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston As...

MAY 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros put pitcher Cristian Javier on injured list and recall José Abreu from minors

Houston Astros right-handers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy will each undergo an MRI after both experienced forearm discomfort

MAY 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros recall Jose Abreu, place Cristian Javier (forearm) on IL Jose Abreu is back in the majors after the Houston Astros recalled the struggling first baseman prior to Monday night’s game at the Seattle...

MAY 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Astros' Jose Abreu in 'good spot' ahead of opener vs. Mariners The Houston Astros expect to have a familiar face back in the clubhouse when they open a four-game series Monday at Seattle.First baseman Jo...

MAY 27, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Astros first baseman José Abreu scheduled to rejoin the club Monday in Seattle

Houston Astros first baseman José Abreu is scheduled to rejoin the club Monday in Seattle after a prolonged stint in the minors to try to regain his rhythm at the plate

MAY 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros' Jose Abreu sent to Triple A from training site First baseman Jose Abreu took a step toward returning to the Houston Astros, when he was assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.After Abr...

MAY 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Headed to Triple-A this weekend Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Abreu will play for the Astros' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate Wednesday and Thursday before joining Triple-A Sugar Lan...

Impact The Astros previously hadn't ruled out recalling Abreu from the minors ahead of Friday's series opener in Oakland, but they've ultimately decided to keep the veteran in the FCL for a little longer before having him compete at a higher level. Espada didn't rule out Abreu rejoining the big club before the end of the weekend, although nothing official has been decided on that front. Whether Abreu will immediately reclaim his starting first base job from Jon Singleton isn't yet clear.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Singleton homers, Altuve adds 3 hits as Astros take series with 8-2 win over Guardians

Jon Singleton homered and had three RBIs and Jose Altuve added three hits to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros send former MVP José Abreu down to minor leagues to work on swing amid slump Astros GM Dana Brown said José Abreu, who won the AL MVP in 2020, will head to the minors to "get his rhythm" back at the plate.

APRIL 30, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Astros to option 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to spring training facility in Florida

The Astros will option first baseman José Abreu to their spring training facility to try and get the 2020 AL MVP back on track.

APRIL 30, 2024

Astros option struggling 1B Jose Abreu to minors The Houston Astros and first baseman Jose Abreu agreed that the former American League Most Valuable Player would benefit from a minor leagu...

APRIL 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Astros option struggling 1B Jose Abreu to minors The Houston Astros and first baseman Jose Abreu agreed that the former American League Most Valuable Player would benefit from a minor leagu...

APRIL 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Astros to option slumping 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to their spring training facility in Florida

The Houston Astros will option slumping first baseman José Abreu to their spring training facility to try and help the 2020 AL MVP get back on track

APRIL 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

José Abreu agrees to be optioned to Minors to work through struggles Astros first baseman José Abreu agreed to be optioned to the Minor Leagues ahead of Houston's series opener against the Guardians on Tuesday...

APRIL 30, 2024 • MLB.COM

Astros promote Joey Loperfido, clouding Jose Abreu's role Top prospect Joey Loperfido will join the Houston Astros before the start of a series with the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.The Astros mad...

APRIL 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM